Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1#
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Van Buren gets a clinch.
Van Buren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennedy takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land.
Van Buren pushes Kennedy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kennedy lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Buren won't want to take too many of those.
Kennedy avoiding damage as Van Buren throws knees to the body.
Kennedy lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren tries to work over Kennedy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy. #BC#
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennedy scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kennedy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kennedy lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.#T1#
Kennedy jabs at Van Buren's body.
Kennedy blocks the body kick.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Buren feints a jab promting Kennedy to slip. Van Buren then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kennedy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Buren keeps Kennedy at a distance using the push kick.
A swing and a miss from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.#CUT2#It looks like Leonzar Kennedy has been cut.
Kennedy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kennedy misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Kennedy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kennedy duly obliges.
Kennedy sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Kennedy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.#T3#
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kennedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kennedy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kennedy throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Kennedy off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Kennedy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Kennedy throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Van Buren darts in and clinches Kennedy up against the cage.
Van Buren lands a good knee to the midsection. Kennedy won't want to take too many of those.#T4#
Kennedy lands a body punch.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the side of Kennedy's head.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren leaning against his opponent.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy.
Van Buren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kennedy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kennedy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that Kennedy has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kennedy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Kennedy controls the action.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Kennedy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leonzar Kennedy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Kennedy moves out of range easily.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kennedy - just one landing. #CUT#It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Kennedy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren swings for the body but Kennedy moves out of range.
It looked like Kennedy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Buren.
Kennedy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Buren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Kennedy seems unphased.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Kennedy scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Kennedy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kennedy throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Van Buren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy scores with a head kick.
Van Buren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kennedy slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Kennedy throws a lazy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking.
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Van Buren throws a body punch but Kennedy moves out of range.
Kennedy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren scores with a push kick.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren scores with a nice body kick.
Kennedy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Buren counters with a solid body kick.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kennedy manages to avoid it.
Kennedy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren moves out of range as Kennedy strikes.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kennedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Kennedy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Buren throws a wild body kick that Kennedy sees coming a mile off.
Kennedy looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Buren is looking to clinch.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Kennedy throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren lands with a nice combination. Kennedy backs away looking to recover.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Kennedy swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Buren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Kennedy.
Van Buren thumps Kennedy with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kennedy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Kennedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kennedy is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Van Buren tries to clinch but Kennedy is having none of it.
Kennedy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.
Kennedy scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Van Buren drives through and clinches with Kennedy against the cage. #T1#
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kennedy looking to throw knees to the head but Van Buren is blocking nicely.
Kennedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren keeps control of Kennedy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kennedy's elbow.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
A short body shot lands from Van Buren as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Kennedy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Kennedy as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren is trying to maintain a safe position but Kennedy gets an underhook and turns Van Buren into the cage.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren lands a nice knee to the body.
Leonzar Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kennedy avoids it.
Kennedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Buren.
Van Buren managing to block the knees to the body from Kennedy.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kennedy obliges.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Kennedy blocks an uppercut.
Van Buren pushes Kennedy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside.
Kennedy tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Kennedy back against the cage.
Van Buren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Buren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kennedy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kennedy connects with a knee to the head.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kennedy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Buren or not.
Kennedy lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy. #T3#
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kennedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Buren avoids the damage to the body.
Kennedy missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren is trying to stall.
Kennedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Buren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kennedy is defending well for now.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kennedy presses Van Buren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kennedy.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kennedy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Kennedy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennedy misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kennedy backwards.
Kennedy presses Van Buren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennedy scores with a knee to the head.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kennedy blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leonzar Kennedy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Buren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
Choke checks the leg kick.
Van Buren stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Buren wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Choke avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Choke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren keeps Choke at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke shoots for a takedown but Van Buren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Choke shrugs it off though.
Van Buren swings for the body but Choke moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Van Buren lands an uppercut.
Choke goes for a takedown attempt but Van Buren pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Van Buren clinches with his opponent.
Choke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Buren fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Choke ducks down to avoid it.
Choke is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Choke's body. Choke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Choke takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice jab there from Van Buren. #T2#
Choke doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Buren creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Buren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Buren throws an elbow but misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren lands a left hand.
Van Buren is working Choke over against the cage.
Choke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Van Buren walks away with a smile on his face. Choke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choke.
Choke shoots in but Van Buren avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T3##CL2#
Van Buren forces Choke back against the cage and clinches.
Choke takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Buren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Buren lands with a left to the head.
Choke wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Buren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Choke's takedown attempt.
Van Buren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Buren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choke blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside.
Van Buren lands a nice uppercut.
Van Buren lands a shot to the body.
Choke avoids the elbow strike from Van Buren, against the cage. #TD#
Choke drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Buren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Choke is on top in guard. #REVR#
Van Buren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Choke's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Choke has an active guard here but Van Buren has managed to pass into half guard.
Van Buren trying to control the pace.
Van Buren tries to pass to full mount but Choke defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choke moves away.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Choke avoids it.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Choke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Choke seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Choke feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Van Buren connects with a good right hand that stumbles Choke. Choke circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren thuds his shin into the meat of Choke's side.
Choke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Buren sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Buren misses with a hook #TD#
and Choke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Van Buren pulls Choke in close to prevent any damage.
Van Buren 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.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Choke is looking to advance position but Van Buren has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Choke flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Van Buren sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Choke is looking to improve his position but Van Buren isn't that keen on the idea.
David Choke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Buren looking to control and managing it successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choke tries to reverse the position but Van Buren maintains control.
Choke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Choke wants to get back to full guard.
Choke is pressing down on Van Buren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Choke wants to hit a sweep here but Van Buren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Choke there!
Van Buren looking to control but Choke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Choke is wriggling around trying to escape.
Choke is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Van Buren controlling from the full mount.
Choke is looking to get to half guard.
Van Buren 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 Buren is continuing to stall.#T4#
Choke is trying desperately to improve position.
Van Buren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Choke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Choke manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choke tries to roll over but Van Buren keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choke manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Choke counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Buren has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Buren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choke wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Buren is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Choke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Van Buren is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Choke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Buren defends it well.
Van Buren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Choke. #SUB#
Choke is trying to work for a kimura but Van Buren is defending well.
Van Buren is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Van Buren moves into full guard.
Choke throwing strikes but missing.
Choke stopping the sweep attempt from Van Buren.
Van Buren utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Van Buren is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Van Buren has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Van Buren sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Van Buren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Choke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Buren has managed to get both his arms back between Choke's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Choke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Choke looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Van Buren sitting in guard here, content to control.
Choke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Choke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Van Buren passes into half guard.
Choke missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Van Buren tries to pass to full mount but Choke defends it.
Van Buren prevents Choke from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Choke manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Choke looking for subs off his back but Van Buren has passed one foot through into half guard.
Choke is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
David Choke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Choke has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Van Buren. Oh but Choke has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Van Buren goes limp - he's gone! Choke jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Choke!

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Andersson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Van Buren throws a hook but Andersson blocks it.
Andersson slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Andersson lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Andersson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Andersson down.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Andersson's ribs.
Andersson moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Andersson tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren thinks about countering with a body kick.
Andersson misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Andersson tries for a takedown but Van Buren circles away easily
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Andersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Van Buren defends well and Andersson ends up having to push Van Buren into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Joost Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Andersson.
Andersson moves to clinch but Van Buren breaks away
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stefan Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Buren lands a front kick.#TD2#
Andersson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Andersson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Buren doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersson.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Andersson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Andersson winds up and cracks Van Buren with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Van Buren regains full guard. Nicely done.
Andersson throws an elbow that misses. Van Buren uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersson's guard. Nice move by Van Buren!#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson looking for a sweep. Not yet Andersson, not yet.
Andersson wants to improve his position but instead Van Buren has moved into half guard.
Andersson tries to get to full guard but Van Buren has control of the leg. #T3#
Van Buren stalling.
Andersson is looking to control Van Buren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersson avoid being mounted?
Andersson wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Andersson gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Andersson is looking for a triangle but Van Buren pushes his legs off easily.
Andersson wants to sweep but no luck.
Andersson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Buren engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Andersson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Van Buren has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Buren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Van Buren forces Andersson back against the cage and clinches.
Van Buren works on Andersson's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Buren is struggling to control the position.
Andersson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Andersson prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Andersson tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andersson tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Stefan Andersson has been cut.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards. #BC2#
Andersson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andersson throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Andersson.
Andersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren tries to clinch up.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Andersson.
Andersson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Van Buren has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Van Buren.
Andersson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Buren is defending well.
Andersson wants to break free but Van Buren has control.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Andersson can do to turn this around?
Van Buren lands a knee to the body.
Andersson is breathing heavily.#T2#
Van Buren lands a hook that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Andersson controls the action.
Van Buren scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersson throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Buren lands a nice knee to the body.
Andersson takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Buren.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Buren.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Buren.
Andersson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren cracks Andersson with a nice body shot.
Van Buren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Van Buren obliges.
Van Buren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Buren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Buren is leaning against Andersson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Van Buren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Buren.
Van Buren stalling.
Van Buren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Buren seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Van Buren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Van Buren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Buren.
Andersson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren lands with a left to the head.
Andersson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Andersson misses with the head strike.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Buren lands an uppercut.
Andersson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Buren lands a damaging elbow.
Andersson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Buren gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T4#
Van Buren is working Andersson over against the cage.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andersson or not.
Van Buren with a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands with a right to the head.
Andersson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Andersson takes a shot to the head.
Van Buren taking a breather.
Van Buren lands a right hand.
Andersson struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Andersson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Andersson's gas tank.
Van Buren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Buren misses with a body punch.
Andersson tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Andersson back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stefan Andersson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Andersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Andersson manages to avoid it.
Van Buren stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Van Buren drives through and clinches with Andersson against the cage.
Van Buren utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the side of Andersson's head.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren lands a body punch.
Van Buren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren connects with a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren gets through Andersson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike.
Van Buren crunches a lovely knee into Andersson's ribcage.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Buren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andersson backwards. #T1#
Andersson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Come on Van Buren - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Andersson takes a shot to the head.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Van Buren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Andersson.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Van Buren has Andersson pressed against the cage.
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Andersson backwards.
Van Buren has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Andersson - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Van Buren, and another! Andersson is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SYN 861 Babinski vs. Knox
Date: Dec 19, 2021

#R1#
Hallbjornsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallbjornsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren moves out of range as Hallbjornsson strikes.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hallbjornsson's sensitive parts.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hallbjornsson tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A low kick from Hallbjornsson misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren throws out a leg kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and Van Buren only half commits.
Hallbjornsson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Hallbjornsson looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T2#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Buren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson throws out a leg kick but Van Buren moves out of range and Hallbjornsson only half commits.
Hallbjornsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Buren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Hallbjornsson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hallbjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3#
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Hallbjornsson stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Hallbjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren with a nice calf kick.
Van Buren thumps Hallbjornsson with a low kick.#T4#
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Hallbjornsson seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Buren is able to avoid easily.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Hallbjornsson saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hallbjornsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hallbjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Hallbjornsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a jab.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hallbjornssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Van Buren punishes Hallbjornsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallbjornsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buren's hands.
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot. #T2#
Van Buren cracks Hallbjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hallbjornsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Hallbjornsson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hallbjornsson tries to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Hallbjornsson off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily.
Van Buren lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Buren.#T3#
Van Buren jabs Hallbjornsson right on the nose. Hallbjornsson blinks but takes it well.
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Hallbjornsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Van Buren responds with a good body kick, but Hallbjornsson manages to step out the way in time.
Hallbjornsson with a nice cross.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hallbjornsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Hallbjornsson's ribs.#T4#
Hallbjornsson throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hallbjornsson scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Van Buren works Hallbjornsson's body with a nice hook.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hallbjornsson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hallbjornsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hallbjornsson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hallbjornsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hallbjornsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Hallbjornsson jumps back.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hallbjornsson. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.#T2#
Hallbjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Van Buren lands the left hand.
Nice body punch from Hallbjornsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hallbjornsson momentarily. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallbjornsson moves away.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight left.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson wants to slow Van Buren down by chopping away at his legs.
Hallbjornsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Hallbjornsson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hallbjornsson's knee momentarily.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
After the fight, Joost Van Buren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: SYN 854 Final Battle
Date: Nov 27, 2021

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garuda, as that shot connected.
Garuda works the jab nicely.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Garuda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Garuda.
Decent striking displayed by Van Buren there.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Garuda avoids the punch easily.
Garuda appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Garuda jumps back.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garuda swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren slips a jab from Garuda.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garuda moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garuda misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Garuda misses.
Van Buren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Buren scores with a spinning back kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Garuda looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garuda throws a front kick that sends Van Buren stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Garuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Garuda thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garuda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Garuda thuds his shin into the meat of Van Buren's side.
Van Buren drops his hands momentarily and Garuda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Garuda misses with a hook.
Van Buren moves out of range as Garuda strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Garuda throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Garuda misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garuda misses with a low kick.
Garuda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Garuda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garuda just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.#T3#
Garuda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Buren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Mantak Garuda has been cut.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Garuda.
Van Buren scores with a nice head shot.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Garuda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garuda throws out the jab.
Van Buren tries a quick counter leg kick but Garuda is wise to it.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garuda's sensitive parts.
Van Buren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren throws a hook but Garuda avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands a nice looking kick to the body. Garuda takes a step back to recover.
Garuda ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Garuda is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Garuda throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to Garuda's midsection.
Van Buren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garuda cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Garuda takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Garuda counters with a nice body shot.
Garuda fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range.
Garuda tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Buren counters with a nice body shot.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Van Buren lunges at Garuda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Garuda's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mantak Garuda's cut.
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#
Van Buren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garuda's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Garuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Garuda coming out on top.
Van Buren misses the body punch
enabling Garuda to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garuda rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garuda lands a head shot.
Garuda lands a front kick.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Garuda might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1##CL#
Garuda has Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garuda blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Buren stalling against the cage.
Garuda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren tries to stall but Garuda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garuda digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
Garuda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Garuda lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Garuda pushes Van Buren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Garuda.
Garuda pushes Van Buren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garuda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Garuda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garuda can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren is trying to push Garuda away but Garuda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2##BC#
Garuda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garuda's corner calls for a 1-2. Garuda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Garuda checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Garuda counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Buren toppling to the canvas! Van Buren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Garuda finish him?!#ROC#Van Buren is rocked!
Garuda lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mantak Garuda!
Mantak Garuda decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021

#R1#
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Van Buren takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Buren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Van Buren scores with a nice body kick.
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Jones throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Jones jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Buren misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones thinks about countering with a body kick.#T2#
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Buren. That one must have hurt.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Jones.
Van Buren jabs at Jones's body.
Jones slips under a jab.
A lazy body kick from Van Buren
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jones might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Jones didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Jones avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones is looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Jones moved away.#T2#
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren throws a head kick that Jones semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Van Buren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromJones.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Jones moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Jones throws a counter high kick but Van Buren was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Jones counters with a head kick that drops Van Buren to the mat! Van Buren scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Van Buren is rocked!#T3#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Jones lands a big uppercut and Van Buren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Van Buren looks OK. Jones waves Van Buren back to his feet!
Van Buren is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Jones's body. Jones takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones checks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Jones misses the target.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Buren cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Van Buren moves out of range as Jones strikes.#T4#
Jones looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Jones blocks the body kick.
Jones lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Buren lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Buren works Jones's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Jones misses the jab.
Van Buren jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Nice shot by Jones.
Jones takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #T2#
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren jabs Jones to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.#T3#
Van Buren throws a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jones avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
And Jones counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.#T4#
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Jeremy Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean
Date: Oct 10, 2021

#R1#
Wang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Wang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wang checks a leg kick.
Wang scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wang.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Wang has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Van Buren moves into the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body. #TD#
Wang jumps guard and drags Van Buren to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1#
Van Buren stopping the sweep attempt from Wang.#SUB#
Van Buren avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Van Buren puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wang is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Buren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Buren's back!
Wang trying to control momentarily. #T2##SUB#
Van Buren is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wang missing with strikes from the back.
Wang throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Wang has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Van Buren has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wang is throwing shots to the body but Van Buren manages to wriggle free. Wang pounces on him again and ends up in Van Buren's guard.#T3#
Wang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Buren pulls Wang in close to his closed guard and prevents Wang from doing any damage or advancing position.
Van Buren working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wang.
Van Buren pulls Wang in to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wang throws a big right hand that misses.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Van Buren wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Buren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Van Buren keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
Wang has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Wang is just out of range.
Wang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Long Wang will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren throws a jab when Wang was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
Wang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A shot to the body from Wang misses
and Van Buren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Wang really felt that one!
Van Buren throws the left hand but Wang avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Wang looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Wang down.
Wang takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Wang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Van Buren connects with a leg kick.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Wang pushes Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Wang should have avoided that one.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Wang moved away.
Wang throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Wang swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Wang is looking to wear down Van Buren with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Wang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wang blocks the elbow strike.
Van Buren can't break the clinch. #T3#
Van Buren tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Van Buren is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang is defending well for now.
Wang prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wang's elbow.
Wang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Buren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Van Buren. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang checks the leg kick.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Wang needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wang tries to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.
Wang slips a jab from Van Buren.
Wang throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Wang off balance momentarily.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Wang avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Wang went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Long Wang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Buren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Van Buren but Van Buren pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Van Buren.#T1#
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Wang's body.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL#
Wang rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren misses with an elbow strike.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Long Wang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wang throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Wang's body. Wang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Wang's leg. Wang is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Wang gets tackled into the cage by Van Buren. Van Buren maintains the clinch.
Van Buren lands with a light punch inside.
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wang.
Wang jumps guard but Van Buren turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Van Buren is pushing Wang up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Buren throws an elbow but it misses. #T3#
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wang backwards.
Wang is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Wang. #BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt - Van Buren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Van Buren swings for the body but Wang moves out of range.
Wang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CL2#
Van Buren gets a clinch.
Van Buren gets underhooks to prevent Wang's takedown attempt. #T4#
Wang is working for takedown but Van Buren is calmly controlling the position for now.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Buren.
Wang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Wang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wang's gas tank. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wang takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Buren 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Long Wang spoke after the fight, saying 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.

Event: SYN 827 Peterson vs. Sector
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bronson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bronson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bronson misses with a body kick.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage. #T1#
Bronson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A counter left hand to the body from Bronson misses its target.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Buren moves out of range as Bronson throws a body kick.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice hook to Van Buren's body. Van Buren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren slips a jab from Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bronson on the side of the head.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bronson lands with a straight right. Van Buren didn't see that one coming.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bronson throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Bronson finds it's target.#T3#
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bronson gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Bronson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
It looks like Bronson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice jab there from Bronson.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronson misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Bronson moves away and avoids it.
Bronson connects with a crisp jab.
Bronson jabs at Van Buren's body.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Good work by Van Buren as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Bronson misses.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Bronson looks to land a body kick but Van Buren moved away.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Bronson jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson misses with a looping right.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Bronson moved out of range.
Van Buren lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bronson takes a step back to recover.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bronson with a nice cross.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bronson moved away.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.
Bronson is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronson moves away.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T1#
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bronson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bronson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Buren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bronson has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Bronson jumps back.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Bronson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bronson avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bronson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Buren scrambles back to his feet.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Bronson throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronson.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Bronson punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Buren. That did some damage!
Bronson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bronson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronson.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Bronson checks it.
Bronson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bronson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Bronson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Bronson counters with a body kick.
Bronson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Bronson checks it
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bronson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bronson.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Buren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bronson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bronson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bronson throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Bronson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren checks the leg kick.
Bronson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bronson is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Bronson is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bronson slips under a jab.
A jab from Bronson misses.
Bronson looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Bronson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bronson.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bronson misses with a looping left.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren walks into a left hand.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bronson under the eye.
A bone on bone clash there as Bronson blocks the leg kick.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Buren can do to turn this around?
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren misses with a straight left. #T1#
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Buren is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bronson momentarily.
Bronson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bronson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bronson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bronson moves out of range.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bronson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bronson.
Van Buren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bronson.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bronson misses with an uppercut.
Bronson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bronson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren slips a jab from Bronson.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Bronson's body. Bronson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Bronson misses its intended target.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren checks a low kick from Bronson.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bronson to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Bronson ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a low kick, looking for Bronson's leg but Bronson calmly moves out of range.
Bronson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.#T4#
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronson is just out of range.
Bronson checks a low kick from Van Buren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bronson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bronson throws a nice outside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Bronson blocks the low kick.
Bronson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson checks a leg kick.
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
Bronson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
Bronson moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson scores with a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Don Bronson.
Well Bronson 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
In his post fight interview, Don Bronson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 281 Laine vs Rain
Date: Jul 25, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Built tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Van Buren has Built up against the cage in a clinch.
Built lands a left hand.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Van Buren trying to control the position but instead, Built has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Buren into the cage.
Good body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Built misses with some punches.
Built blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Van Buren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Built has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built digs a right hand underneath Van Buren's ribcage. Van Buren let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Built rushes Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Van Buren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Built prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren is trying to break the clinch but Built is controlling him.
Van Buren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Van Buren.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren slows down the pace here.
Built stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #T2#
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built misses with the head strike.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Built scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Built on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Built. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Van Buren gets a clinch.
Van Buren misses with a body punch.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Built.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Built.
Van Buren lands a right hand. #T3#
Van Buren taking a breather.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Built.
Built dodges an elbow strike from Van Buren.
Built lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Built lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Built wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Buren won't allow it.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike.
Van Buren works on Built's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Built uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Buren finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.#T4#
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Built is out of range.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Built counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Built should have avoided that one.
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Built's body. Built takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Built steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Built does a little dance to reset his feet.
Built is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Built moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Built to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Built slips the punch.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Buren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Built sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Built displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Built manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Built thinks about countering with a body kick.
Built tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Built tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Built has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren missing with knees to the body.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren trying to land knees to the body. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Built as Van Buren tries to tie him up.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Built blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but Built blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
Built blocks an elbow strike from Van Buren.
Van Buren with a knee to the head.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
A short left from Van Buren.
Built blocking some punches.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Built.
A right handed body shot lands from Built. #T2#
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Built.
Built is leaning against Van Buren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Buren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Built tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Built managing to block the knees to the body from Van Buren.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Built breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Built avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Built. #CL#
Built has taken the fight to the clinch.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Van Buren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Built.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Buren tries to land knees in the clinch but Built avoids the damage to the body.
Van Buren is trying to push Built away but Built has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Built avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Built tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren is looking to break free of the clinch but Built has double underhooks. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Built fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Built avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Buren jabs Built to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Built slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren with the inside leg kick. #CL#
Built closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Built.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren. #BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Built slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Built tries to clinch up.
Van Buren throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Built counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Built saw that one coming.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Built tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Built tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Built moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Built tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Built defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Built clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Built fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Buren, pushing him back against the cage.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Built forces Van Buren back against the cage and clinches.
Built blocks the elbow strike.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Built lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Built tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren feints a counter leg kick.
Built throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Buren cracks Built with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Van Buren tries to keep at a distance but Built has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Van Buren is looking to break free of the clinch but Built has double underhooks.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Built moves out of range.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Built lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Built walks into a left hand.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Built.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Built moved away.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Built has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Built.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yormomza Built has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Built doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Built ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Buren lunges at Built with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Built's hand.
Built tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Built wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Built down.
Built keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Built wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Built uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Built tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Built steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Built tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Built misses with a body shot. #T3#
Built tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat of the thigh.
Built slips a jab from Van Buren.
Built tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Built wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Built tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Built uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.#CL#
Built has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built avoids a wild elbow strike from Van Buren.#T4#
Van Buren tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Van Buren digs a right hand underneath Built's ribcage. Built let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Built just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Buren's brow.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren taking a breather.
Van Buren takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Built's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Built lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joost Van Buren.
I've got Van Buren 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
In his post fight interview, Joost Van Buren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 277 Rain vs Inarritu
Date: Jul 04, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marceau throws out the jab.
It appears Van Buren was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Marceau.
Van Buren is looking to control Marceau's arms but Marceau gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marceau.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Marceau controls the action. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Marceau explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Marceau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Van Buren throws a jab when Marceau was well out of range.
Van Buren clobbers Marceau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Marceau takes the fight into the clinch.
Marceau tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Marceau back against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Van Buren has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Marceau has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren wants to break free but Marceau has control.
Marceau tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marceau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Marceau fails to land. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marceau moves away.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.#T2##CL2#
Marceau moves into the clinch successfully.
Marceau misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marceau.
Marceau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Marceau swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marceau goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marceau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren tries to stall but Marceau uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Marceau moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a hook but Marceau blocks it.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
Marceau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marceau. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Marceau.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Marceau.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marceau misses with some punches.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Marceau controls his hands.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Marceau lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Marceau.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Marceau.
Marceau cracks Van Buren with a nice body shot.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Marceau is leaning against Van Buren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Van Buren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Buren is trying to break the clinch but Marceau has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marceau misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Buren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean-Claude Marceau will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Marceau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Marceau 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Van Buren clinches with his opponent.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marceau backwards.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike.
Marceau throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Burens head.
A knee to the head by Van Buren. #CUT#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren is struggling to control the position.
Marceau doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Marceau tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Marceau.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marceau.
Marceau lands a body punch in the clinch.
Marceau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Marceau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Marceau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marceau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Marceau avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
Marceau has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Buren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Marceau can turn it around.
Van Buren tries to land a knee to the head but Marceau blocks with his arms.
Marceau blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marceau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crunch! Van Buren slams his shin into Marceau's torso.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Marceau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Marceau's shoulder, as Marceau tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Marceau swinging wildly here.
Van Buren is looking to counter the offense by Marceau and move into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T3#
Marceau thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Marceau drives through and clinches with Van Buren against the cage.
Marceau lands a left hand.
Marceau misses with the head strike.
Marceau misses with a punch to the body.
Marceau works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Buren misses with a body punch.
Marceau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Marceau.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Marceau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Marceau pushes Van Buren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Marceau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Marceau cracks Van Buren with a nice body shot.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Van Buren tries to break free but Marceau pushes him back against the cage.
Marceau can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Marceau scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head.
Marceau lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren pushes off an throws an elbow but Marceau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Marceau lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Marceau softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Marceau.
Marceau lands a right hand.
Marceau swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marceau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marceau misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jean-Claude Marceau will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jean-Claude Marceau's cut.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marceau scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marceau scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren moves out of range as Marceau strikes.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Buren avoids a kick to the body.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Marceau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren jabs Marceau to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren clobbers Marceau with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Marceau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Marceau moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Marceau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marceau dips to his left and cracks Van Buren with an uppercut!
Van Buren throws the left hand but Marceau avoids the punch easily.
Marceau uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Marceau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren works Marceau's body with a nice hook.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Marceau throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Marceau tries a head kick but it misses.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Marceau moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marceau.
Marceau ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jean-Claude Marceau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Marceau throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Marceau swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Buren.
Marceau fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Marceau gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Buren tries to work over Marceau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren taking a breather.
Marceau lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marceau.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Marceau struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands. #T4#
Marceau swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren lands a nice elbow. #BC2#
Marceau breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marceau was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marceau counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Marceau there.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Marceau throws a counter combo.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Marceau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Marceau looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marceau counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean-Claude Marceau.
I've got Marceau 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jean-Claude Marceau!
After winning the bout, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 273 Joy vs Ali
Date: Jun 20, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren tries to clinch there but Cruzeiro circles away.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Van Buren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cruzeiro with a nice cross.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cruzeiro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Cruzeiro throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cruzeiro's hands.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.#T1#
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Van Buren - just one landing.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
Cruzeiro staying out of range there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Van Buren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Cruzeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruzeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren stuns Cruzeiro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruzeiro avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Decent striking displayed by Cruzeiro there.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Buren throws a hook but Cruzeiro avoids it easily.#T3#
A left lands for Cruzeiro.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch but Cruzeiro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruzeiro walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Cruzeiro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruzeiro.
Van Buren thuds his shin into the meat of Cruzeiro's side.
Cruzeiro thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.#T4#
Cruzeiro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Cruzeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruzeiro checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cruzeiro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cruzeiro. That's going to slow Van Buren down.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Cruzeiro saw that one coming.
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cruzeiro counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check.
Van Buren takes a swing at Cruzeiro's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cruzeiro momentarily.
Cruzeiro throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Cruzeiro clinches up against the cage.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cruzeiro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Buren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren gets through Cruzeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cruzeiro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Buren takes a shot to the head.
Van Buren tries to circle away but Cruzeiro has him pinned against the cage.
Cruzeiro scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cruzeiro. #T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cruzeiro as Van Buren tries to tie him up.
Cruzeiro gets through Van Buren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cruzeiro's elbow.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cruzeiro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruzeiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cruzeiro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Van Buren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cruzeiro swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Buren stalling.
Van Buren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Van Buren.
Cruzeiro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cruzeiro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cruzeiro. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Van Buren wants to get back to striking at distance but Cruzeiro won't allow it.
Van Buren throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Cruzeiro on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruzeiro.
Van Buren misses with some punches. #BC#
Cruzeiro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Cruzeiro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T3#
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Cruzeiro there.
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice uppercut.
Cruzeiro fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Cruzeiro sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Cruzeiro. Beautiful body shot.
Cruzeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Buren. That did some damage!
Cruzeiro pushes Van Buren away with a front kick.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Cruzeiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro scores with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruzeiro blocks the leg kick.
Cruzeiro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Cruzeiro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Cruzeiro with the inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Van Buren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruzeiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cruzeiro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruzeiro misses with the body kick
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruzeiro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Van Buren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A leg kick checked by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter punch.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Van Buren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruzeiro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to the head.
Cruzeiro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick. #T2#
Van Buren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cruzeiro doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Buren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Cruzeiro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cruzeiro throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Van Buren checks a low kick from Cruzeiro.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to Van Buren's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
Cruzeiro scores with a hook to the body. Van Buren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cruzeiro lands an overhand right.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Cruzeiro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Buren! Cruzeiro lets Van Buren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Van Buren is rocked!
Cruzeiro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Buren can do to turn this around?
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Jab, jab by Cruzeiro - just one landing.
Van Buren is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruzeiro finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab.
Van Buren seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Buren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Cruzeiro attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Buren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Cruzeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cruzeiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Cruzeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruzeiro 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
An out of breath Julio Cruzeiro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 266 Poli vs Graves
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Shabanov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Buren finds it's way round the side to connect with Shabanov's head. #CUT#It looks like Fedor Shabanov has been cut.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabanov throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Shabanov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Buren's hands.
Van Buren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren jabs Shabanov right on the nose. Shabanov blinks but takes it well.
Shabanov moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabanov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Shabanov counters with a series of strikes. Van Buren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shabanov blocks a jab.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren walks into a straight right hand from Shabanov.
Van Buren tests Shabanov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Shabanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shabanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Shabanov checks it.
Shabanov counters with a body kick.
Shabanov throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Shabanov stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Shabanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shabanov manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Shabanov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Shabanov moves out of range. #T3#
Shabanov loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren moves to clinch but Shabanov breaks away
and Shabanov counters with a series of strikes. Van Buren will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shabanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.#T4#
Van Buren lands with a hook. Shabanov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Shabanov is just out of range.
Shabanov looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren misses the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fedor Shabanov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Shabanov.
Shabanov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shabanov.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shabanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Shabanov thinks about the counter body kick.
Shabanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shabanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shabanov! But no joy.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Shabanov shrugs it off though.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shabanov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Van Buren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shabanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Shabanov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shabanov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren misses with the body kick
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shabanov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shabanov moves away.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shabanov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T3#
Shabanov avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Shabanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Shabanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Shabanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Shabanov is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Shabanov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Shabanov counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Shabanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Shabanov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Shabanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Shabanov's ribs.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shabanov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Buren has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren thuds his shin into the meat of Shabanov's side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Shabanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Shabanov misses the target.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Shabanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shabanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren throws a jab when Shabanov was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Shabanov blocks the low kick.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Shabanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Shabanov will feel that in the morning.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Shabanov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shabanov misses with a looping right.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the body
letting Shabanov counter with a right hand.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Shabanov moved away.
Shabanov throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Shabanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shabanov counters with a body kick.#T2#
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shabanov can do to turn this around?
Shabanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shabanov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Shabanov checks it
and Shabanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Van Buren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shabanov looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shabanov.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shabanov misses with a hook.
Van Buren catches Shabanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Buren delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Shabanov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Shabanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A cross from Van Buren lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Buren 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 259 Petrov vs Sitsongrit
Date: Apr 11, 2021

#R1#
Po scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Po throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL2#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Po lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Po lands with a short shot to the head.
Po wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Buren won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Po. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren lands a head kick. Po smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Po scores with a nice head shot.
Po pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Van Buren works Po's body with a nice hook.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Po looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Po scores with a head kick.
Po bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Po moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Po lands a jab.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Po just misses with a punch to the body.
Po's corner calls for a 1-2. Po obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Po has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Buren.
Po throws a head kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws a front kick aimed at Po's knee but Po avoids it well.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Po tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T3#
Po throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Po avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Po is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Van Buren fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Po, pushing him back against the cage.
Po lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Po throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Po lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Po digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Buren.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Po tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Po back against the cage.
Po lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Po.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Po doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Po.
Van Buren looks winded!
Po lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren tries a knee to the head but Po blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land. #BC#
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Po misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Po instigates a clinch. #BC#
Po breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Po is out of range.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
That's time! Po's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Po cracks Van Buren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a leg kick #KD#
and Po counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Buren! Po lets Van Buren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Van Buren is rocked!
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Po circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Po throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Po catches Van Buren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Po blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Po.
An inside leg kick lands from Po.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
Po is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Po is looking to clinch.
Po is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren connects with a nice looking jab.
Po misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Po walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.#T3#
Po moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Tong Po is winning the standup battle so far.
Po takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Po blocks the body kick.
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Po thinks about countering with a body kick.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Buren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Po scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Po.
Van Buren swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Po throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Po swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Buren.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Van Buren pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Po looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Po backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Van Buren's temple! It sends Van Buren violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Po celebrates and the doctors try to help Van Buren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tong Po!
Our winner, Tong Po, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 255 Bapp vs Gormsson
Date: Mar 21, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Buren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Peterson forces Van Buren back against the cage and clinches.
Van Buren is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position.
Peterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Peterson tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Peterson.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson works on Van Buren's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Peterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Peterson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1##BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Peterson misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Peterson closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren pushes Peterson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Buren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Van Buren takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside. #T2#
Peterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Peterson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Peterson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson trying to land knees to the body.
Van Buren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Peterson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Buren can turn it around.
Van Buren is trying to force a seperation but Peterson has the dominant position.
Peterson prevents a body shot from Van Buren. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buren goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Buren.
Peterson throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Peterson has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Peterson.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Buren blocking some punches. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Peterson lands an uppercut.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Peterson working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Peterson fails to land.
Peterson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peterson.
A frustrated look appears on Van Buren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Van Buren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Peterson.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Peterson blocks it.
Van Buren doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD#
Peterson pulls Van Buren into guard.
Van Buren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Peterson is pulling down on Van Buren's head. It's preventing any offense from Van Buren, at least for the moment.
Peterson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joost Van Buren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Peterson.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
A short left from Van Buren.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Peterson.
Peterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren is trying to stall. #BC#
Peterson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Peterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peterson.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Van Buren tries to get set, Peterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Buren manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
Peterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Peterson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peterson moves away.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Peterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.#CL#
Peterson instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Peterson ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
As Van Buren tries to get set, Peterson tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Buren manages to avoid the attempt.
Peterson scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Peterson is looking to clinch.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Peterson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren flicks out a counter leg kick but Peterson steps away.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Peterson tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peterson stuns Van Buren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Peterson tries to counter by clinching up but Van Buren breaks away and moves out of range.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peterson wants to clinch.#T4#
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Peterson swings widly with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Van Buren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Peterson circles away quickly and effectively.
Peterson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Buren manages to circle out of the way.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren sizes up Peterson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peterson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Peterson throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Peterson connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Peterson. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Peterson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Peterson should have avoided that one.
Peterson staying out of range there.
Van Buren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Peterson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson wants to clinch.#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Peterson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Peterson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Buren, pushing him back against the cage.
Peterson tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Peterson back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Buren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Peterson if he has to take too many more of those.
Peterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Peterson clinches up with Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Peterson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Van Buren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Peterson.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Peterson's ribs.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Peterson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Buren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Van Buren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Peterson scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Peterson tries to clinch
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson misses with a body shot.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peterson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joost Van Buren.
I think Van Buren 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Kardashian misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Kardashian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kardashian swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Kardashian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rob Kardashian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Kardashian.
Van Buren throws a hook but Kardashian blocks it.
Kardashian throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Rob Kardashian has been cut.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Kardashian's shoulder, as Kardashian tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Kardashian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren throws a hook but Kardashian blocks it.#T1#
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kardashian swings widly with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kardashian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kardashian misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kardashian misses with a wild body shot.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Kardashian's leg. Kardashian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kardashian misses with a hook to the body
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kardashian. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kardashian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Kardashian counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren cracks Kardashian with a good jab.
Kardashian throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
It looked like Van Buren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kardashian.
Kardashian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kardashian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kardashian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Buren rather than just go for the knockout.
Kardashian throws a lazy uppercut
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kardashian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kardashian duly obliges.
Kardashian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for Van Buren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
It looks like Van Buren has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kardashian throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses
and Kardashian counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kardashian just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kardashian was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kardashian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kardashian defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Kardashian throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Kardashian.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#That has opened up Rob Kardashian's cut even more.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kardashian throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kardashian really felt that one!
Kardashian throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kardashian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kardashian ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Kardashian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kardashian.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a hook.
Kardashian throws a poor cross that misses
and Kardashian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Rob Kardashian's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
As Kardashian backs away, Van Buren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kardashian swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Kardashian misses with a left hand
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rob Kardashian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kardashian can do to turn this around?
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick from Kardashian, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Kardashian counters with a left and a right that stings Van Buren.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Van Buren lands a jab to Kardashian's midsection.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Kardashian misses.
Van Buren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kardashian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kardashian moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Kardashian.#T1#
Kardashian throws a body kick that misses.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren needs to keep his hands up - Kardashian had a free shot at his head there.
A big left from Kardashian misses.
Kardashian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kardashian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kardashian looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kardashian misses with a straight right.
Kardashian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Buren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kardashian misses with a straight left.
Kardashian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T2#
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends Kardashian stumbling back into the cage.
Kardashian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kardashian just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kardashian thows a leg kick but Van Buren checks it
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren lands a jab to the head.
Kardashian dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Kardashian looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kardashian throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Kardashian throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Rob Kardashian's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T3#
Kardashian throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kardashian swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Kardashian's leg. Kardashian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kardashian.
Van Buren defending well as Kardashian loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kardashian motions for Van Buren to come forward. Kardashian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Kardashian.
Kardashian tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Kardashian misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a thumping low kick.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rob Kardashian's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joost Van Buren!
A very excited looking Joost Van Buren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 247 Arundel vs Boretti
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
Parade misses with a straight left.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the body
and Parade counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Buren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Buren jabs Parade right on the nose. Parade blinks but takes it well.
Parade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parade scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade throws out a powerful jab.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.#CUT#It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.#T1#
Parade thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Van Buren if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Buren checks the leg kick.
We've been informed that Parade has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Van Buren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren slips a jab from Parade.
A telegraphed right hand from Parade misses the target.
Van Buren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parade is able to avoid easily.
Parade throws a head kick but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
and Parade counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Buren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Parade looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parade's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Parade bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Parade as he checks the leg kick.
Parade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parade scores with a shot to the body.
Parade throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a hook
enabling Parade to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by Parade. #T3#
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Parade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Parade only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Parade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range.
Parade is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Parade moved out of range nicely.
Van Buren blocks a low kick nicely.
Parade throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.#T4#
Parade misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Parade slips a jab from Van Buren.
Parade feints and then cracks Van Buren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Buren down.
Parade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Parade should have avoided that one.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rage Parade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
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#
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Parade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Parade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Parade misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Parade manages to avoid it.
Parade lands a head kick!
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Parade throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Parade counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check.
Van Buren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Parade thumps Van Buren with a low kick.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Parade is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Rage Parade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Buren.
Parade thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parade just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Parade lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Buren will feel that in the morning.
Parade fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buren.
Parade looks to throw a body kick
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Parade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Parade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parade lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Parade misses with a body kick.
Van Buren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Parade avoids it.
It seemed like Parade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
A big right from Van Buren misses. #T4#
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parade moves away.
Parade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Parade.
Parade turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Parade feints a counter leg kick.
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Parade avoids the punch easily.
Parade throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Parade digs a good body shot into Van Buren's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Parade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Parade throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Parade looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Parade.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parade rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Parade misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#The cut above Rage Parade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parade is able to avoid easily.
Parade dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Parade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parade throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren cracks Parade with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Parade jumps back.
Van Buren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Parade misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parade moves away.#T2#
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Parade misses.
Parade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Buren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Parade scores with a nice strike.
Parade throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Parade counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Parade throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the body.
Parade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Parade fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Buren half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Parade is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Parade moved away.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Parade's head.
Parade throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Parade misses the shot to the body.
Parade throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
and Parade counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check. #T4#
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Parade now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Parade on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parade.
Van Buren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Parade loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Parade blocks a jab.
Parade throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Parade takes a body punch but keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Buren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 241 Arendse vs Bathory 3
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
Lad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick by Van Buren misses
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Van Buren.
Lad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Lad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lad throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Lad throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Lad misses with a body shot.
Van Buren is looking to slow Lad down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lad. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Lad moved out of range nicely.
Lad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren. #T1#
Lad cracks Van Buren with an open hand slap.
Van Buren scores with a kick to the body.
Lad slips a jab from Van Buren.
Lad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Lad misses its target.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Lad sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren slips a jab from Lad.
Van Buren slips a jab from Lad.
Lad blocks the body kick.
Lad is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lad rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lad takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Lad throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Lad checks a leg kick.#T2#
Lad throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Buren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lad takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lad throws a series of punches but Van Buren avoids them all with ease.
Van Buren looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Lad down.
Lad is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Buren's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lad.
Lad throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Buren makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lad really felt that one!
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Lad ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lad.
Lad is looking to counter the offense by Van Buren and move into the clinch.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but Lad takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.#T3#
Van Buren's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Buren obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand. #ROC2#Lad is rocked!
We've been told by Lad's head coaches at Elite MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Buren cracks Lad with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 236 Arendse vs Escobar
Date: Jan 03, 2021

#R1#
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Cruzeiro works Van Buren's body with a nice hook.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Van Buren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cruzeiro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Buren.
Cruzeiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at []—The Zoo—[] in the buildup to the fight.
Van Buren slips a jab from Cruzeiro.
Van Buren appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a wild body kick that Cruzeiro sees coming a mile off.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.#T1#
Cruzeiro takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruzeiro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Cruzeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Cruzeiro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cruzeiro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren works Cruzeiro's body with a nice hook.
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cruzeiro rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.#T2#
Cruzeiro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruzeiro misses with a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Cruzeiro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Buren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Cruzeiro.
Van Buren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cruzeiro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruzeiro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Buren's sensitive parts.
Cruzeiro fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cruzeiro throws a body shot but no joy.
Cruzeiro misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren lunges at Cruzeiro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruzeiro's hand.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cruzeiro scores with a jab.
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Cruzeiro misses.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cruzeiro counters with a head kick. That will keep Van Buren thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Cruzeiro misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruzeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Cruzeiro.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Cruzeiro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruzeiro looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cruzeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren jabs Cruzeiro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Cruzeiro avoids it.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#Julio Cruzeiro's cut is getting worse.
An inside leg kick lands from Cruzeiro.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a jab when Cruzeiro was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruzeiro misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Julio Cruzeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
Cruzeiro tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cruzeiro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Cruzeiro sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cruzeiro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cruzeiro looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands the left hand.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Cruzeiro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Cruzeiro there.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruzeiro.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruzeiro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Good shot there by Van Buren.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Van Buren walks into a jab.
Van Buren thuds his right hand into Cruzeiro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cruzeiro avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Cruzeiro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Cruzeiro looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Cruzeiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Buren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruzeiro misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to the head.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruzeiro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Buren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Cruzeiro's defenses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cruzeiro blocks the leg kick.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Buren takes a step back to recover.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Buren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Buren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cruzeiro's head.
Cruzeiro pushes Van Buren away with a front kick.
Van Buren swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Cruzeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cruzeiro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Van Buren swings for the body but Cruzeiro moves out of range. #T4#
That kick from Cruzeiro tenderised Van Buren's leg. Van Buren is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruzeiro thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Cruzeiro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Van Buren.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Cruzeiro is out of range.
Cruzeiro moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruzeiro moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
As Van Buren backs away, Cruzeiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's time! Cruzeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
Cruzeiro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cruzeiro connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to the nose.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Cruzeiro finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruzeiro, as that shot connected.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cruzeiro.
Good standup being displayed there by Cruzeiro as he connects with a hook.
Van Buren throws a hook but Cruzeiro avoids it easily.
Cruzeiro connects with a jab.#T1#
A shot to the body from Cruzeiro misses
and Van Buren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Buren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruzeiro lands a jab to the head.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot.
Cruzeiro slips a jab and a cross from Van Buren.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruzeiro moves away.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruzeiro is just out of range.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruzeiro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cruzeiro is looking to clinch.
A cross from Cruzeiro lands.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruzeiro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Cruzeiro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A big left from Cruzeiro misses.
And Van Buren responds with a good body kick, but Cruzeiro manages to step out the way in time.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cruzeiro.
A low kick lands for Cruzeiro.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Cruzeiro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Cruzeiro.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cruzeiro. Van Buren shrugs it off though.
Cruzeiro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cruzeiro connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Cruzeiro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren walks into a jab.
Cruzeiro swings widly with a right hand
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand. #CUT2#Julio Cruzeiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cruzeiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Cruzeiro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cruzeiro slips under a jab from Van Buren.
A quick step to the side and Cruzeiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Van Buren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cruzeiro has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.#T4#
Cruzeiro throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crunch! Van Buren slams his shin into Cruzeiro's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren takes one to the chin there.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Van Buren.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Cruzeiro's legs.
Cruzeiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Julio Cruzeiro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cruzeiro misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Buren misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cruzeiro showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cruzeiro 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cruzeiro!
Julio Cruzeiro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 229 Golovkin vs Joy
Date: Dec 05, 2020

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bangsit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Bangsit on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangsit blocks a jab.
Bangsit throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Bangsit knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Bangsit is looking to counter punch.
Bangsit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T1##KD2#
Van Buren drops Bangsit with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bangsit looks back up at him and smiles so Van Buren waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangsit.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangsit takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Bangsit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Buren fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Bangsit square on the jaw! Damn, Bangsit is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 222 Arundel vs Mfer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Marceau.
Marceau looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Marceau has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Marceau misses with a body punch.
Van Buren trying to control the position but instead, Marceau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Buren into the cage.
Marceau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Marceau misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marceau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jean-Claude Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Marceau on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren misses with a low kick. #T1#
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.#CUT2#It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
Marceau moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Buren finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Marceau steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marceau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A head kick by Marceau misses
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
Marceau moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T2#
Marceau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
Marceau just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left lands for Marceau.
Marceau lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Buren will feel that in the morning.
Marceau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Marceau.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marceau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marceau counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Buren shrugs it off.
Marceau scores with a decent looking hook.
A big right from Marceau misses.
Marceau connects with a crisp jab.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Marceau.
Marceau tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marceau misses with a right hand
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Marceau counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Jab, jab by Van Buren - just one landing.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marceau connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marceau slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Marceau manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marceau throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Marceau lands an overhand right.
Marceau is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Marceau! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean-Claude Marceau!
Jean-Claude Marceau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 215 Gray vs Gormsson
Date: Oct 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Po tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Po keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Po slaps the foot to one side.
Po throws a counter high kick but Van Buren was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren with a jab.
Po throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Po knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren clobbers Po with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Buren fakes the leg kick and cracks Po in the body.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Crunch! Po slams his shin into Van Buren's torso.
Po lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Po avoids it.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Po counters with a nice kick to the body.
Po scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy body kick from Van Buren
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Po tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Po is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Po ducked under it nicely. #T3#
A shot to the liver by Po. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Po's head backwards.
Po takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Po finds it's way through Van Buren's defenses.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po throws a head kick that half lands.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Po counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po connects with an inside leg kick.
Po throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Po.
Good shot there by Po.
Po avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tong Po will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Po fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Po.
Van Buren replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Po blocks it well.
Nice shot lands for Po.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Po misses its target.
Po walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Po tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Po misses with a body kick.
Po defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Po was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren cracks Po with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Po counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Po.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Van Buren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Po finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Buren's head.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Po pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Po lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Po takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Po counters with a big head kick but Van Buren shrugs it off. #T3#
Po misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Po checks it.
Good leg kick by Van Buren.
Po misses with a right hand
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Po moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
The crowd cheers as Po lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Po lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren jabs Po right on the nose. Po blinks but takes it well.
Po lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Buren swings for the body but Po moves out of range.
Po appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Po closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Po tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Po lands a nice shot that snaps Van Buren's head back.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Buren in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren misses with a straight right. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Po has knocked Van Buren down with a huge combo! Po steps away and waves a wobbly Van Buren back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Po saw that one coming.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Po's body. Po takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.#T2#
Van Buren throws a head kick but Po moves out of range. #KD#
Po drops Van Buren with a beautiful combination! Van Buren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Po is looking for the KO!
Po misses with a head kick.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Po's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Po down.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Po wants to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Po.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Po looks to clinch
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Po does a little dance to reset his feet.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Van Buren tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Po checks it.
Van Buren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Po throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Po blocks the body kick.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Po throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Po was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Po tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
Van Buren tries to counter with a clinch but Po shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tong Po.
Well Po 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tong Po!
A very excited looking Tong Po made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 209 Bennett vs JVB
Date: Sep 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennet throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bennet checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bennet checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Bennet slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bennet on the side of the head.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bennet misses with a body shot. #CL#
Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch but Bennet improves position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet is working Van Buren over against the cage.
Bennet working aggressively here. #BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark! #T2#
A big right from Bennet misses.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet with a nice calf kick.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Bennet thows a body kick. Van Buren tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
Van Buren tests Bennet's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Bennet didn't see that one coming.
Bennet swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range. #T3#
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A jab lands there for Bennet.#CL#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bennet as the two fighters clinch.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Van Buren.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet lands an uppercut.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bennet is keeping busy.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bennet tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch. #T4#
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren is looking to slow Bennet down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bennet had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren checks a low kick from Bennet.
Good exchange - Bennet coming out on top.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Bennet thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Van Buren sees coming a mile off.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Bennet's defenses.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Bennet.
Van Buren throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bennet - that will leave a mark!
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Buren cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Bennet throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bennet throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Van Buren takes one on the button.
A jab from Bennet misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Bennet checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Bennet's legs.
Bennet cracks Van Buren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet checks a leg kick.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bennet.
Bennet checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bennet throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bennet misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Bennet.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Buren, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet gets through Van Buren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Buren or not.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Van Buren's ribcage. Van Buren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Van Buren is looking to control Bennet's arms but Bennet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren moves out of range as Bennet strikes.#T4##CL#
Bennet gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Van Buren keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch but Bennet improves position.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet works on Van Buren's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Van Buren taking a breather.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Bennet.
The referee calls for Van Buren to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bennet lands with a cross.
Bennet scores with a kick to the body.
Bennet stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Bennet counters with a quick kick to the body but Van Buren blocks it.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet misses with a looping left.#T1#
Bennet throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Bennet takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Bennet does it's job there.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennet throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to counter punch.
A solid body kick from Bennet.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Bennet counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Buren looking to stall. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Bennet was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennet punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet. #T3#
Van Buren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet clobbers Van Buren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bennet slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick from Bennet, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet misses with a body shot
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Van Buren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bennet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennet lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
Van Buren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.#T4#
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Buren jabs Bennet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennet 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet retains his light heavyweight title!
Michael Bennet decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: PFC 204 Verygood vs Petrov
Date: Sep 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ispa blocks the body kick.
Ispa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Buren checks it well.
Ispa with the inside leg kick.
Ispa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Buren on the side of the head.
Ispa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Ispa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ispa backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ispa throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ispa lands a head shot.
Van Buren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ispa can pounce on him.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ispa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ispa scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Ispa.
A lazy left from Ispa finds it's target.#T1#
Ispa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
Ispa throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ispa connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
A jab lands there for Ispa.
Ispa misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Ispa avoids it.
Ispa is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ispa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Ispa avoids it with no problem.
Ispa connects with a leg kick.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ispa moves away.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren scores with a hook.#T2#
Van Buren jabs Ispa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Ispa digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Ispa avoids it.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ispa moves away and avoids it.
As Van Buren backs away, Ispa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jab by Ispa.
Ispa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ispa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Van Buren pinned against the cage. Van Buren gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ispa scores with a push kick.#T3#
Ispa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Ispa.
A left and a right from Ispa both land. Nice combination.
Ispa throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Ispa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ispa thows a leg kick but Van Buren checks it
and Van Buren counters with a nice body kick.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ispa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ispa jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ispa lands a nice shot that snaps Van Buren's head back.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ispa.
Ispa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ispa.#T4#
Ispa misses with a hook.
Van Buren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A clash of legs there as Ispa blocks the low kick.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ispa is looking to clinch.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Ispa thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Buren throws a hook but Ispa blocks it.
Ispa feinted with a counter takedown.
Ispa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren lands with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Ispa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ispa doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Van Buren moves out of range of the leg kick from Ispa.
Van Buren flicks out a counter leg kick but Ispa steps away.
Ispa throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Ispa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ispa wants to clinch.
Tank Ispa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ispa throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a low kick, right behind Ispa 's knee.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Ispa's shoulder, as Ispa tries to avoid the shot.
Ispa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ispa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Van Buren clobbers Ispa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ispa misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Ispa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Ispa misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren tests Ispa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Ispa misses.
Van Buren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ispa with a body shot.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. Ispa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ispa shoots in and drives through. Van Buren sprawls well.
Ispa throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Ispa checks it #TD#
and Ispa counters with a shoot takedown. Van Buren fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ispa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Buren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Ispa from controlling successfully. #T2#
Ispa looking to sit in guard and control but Van Buren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Ispa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Van Buren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ispa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Buren has managed to get both his arms back between Ispa's legs - danger averted.
Van Buren postures up.
Van Buren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Buren content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ispa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Van Buren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Ispa.
Ispa tries to control but Van Buren manages to take his back.
Van Buren avoiding Ispa 's attempts to control his hands.
Van Buren is trying to stick to Ispa's back but Ispa is turning into Van Buren. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Van Buren's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ispa.
Ispa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ispa wants to pass the guard but Van Buren is keeping the position.#T4#
Ispa passes into half guard.
Van Buren wants to get back to full guard.
Van Buren trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Buren sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ispa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Van Buren sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ispa is looking for a kimura but Van Buren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ispa to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ispa.
Van Buren unleashes a big counter combination but Ispa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice body punch from Ispa.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ispa.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Ispa cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ispa avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ispa throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ispa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ispa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Buren finds it's way round the side to connect with Ispa's head.
Ispa blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Ispa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Ispa ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Ispa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ispa missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ispa misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with an outside leg kick.
Ispa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ispa thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Ispa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Ispa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Ispa taking a break here but Van Buren is having none of it and regains half guard.
Van Buren is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Ispa is working for a kimura but Van Buren is defending it quite comfortably.
Ispa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3##SUB#
Ispa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Buren has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Buren manages to get to full guard.
Ispa looking to sit in guard and control but Van Buren gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van Buren forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Ispa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Buren performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Buren prevents Ispa from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Buren 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett
Date: Aug 16, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Peterson clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Peterson.
Peterson tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Peterson throws an elbow that misses.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Peterson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Buren is trying to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Peterson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Peterson.
Peterson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Peterson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Peterson tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL#
Peterson clinches up against the cage.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peterson checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Peterson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Peterson doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Peterson works over Van Buren's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Peterson. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Peterson drives through and clinches with Van Buren against the cage.
Peterson pushes Van Buren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Peterson keeps control of Van Buren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peterson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Peterson blocking some punches.
Van Buren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Peterson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Van Buren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peterson lands a knee to the head.
Peterson misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Peterson.
Peterson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Van Buren in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Peterson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Van Buren working aggressively here. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peterson throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.#CL#
Peterson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Peterson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Peterson can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren working hard to break the clinch.
Van Buren works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Van Buren is pushing Peterson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Peterson effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Peterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Peterson wants to stall.
Van Buren lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren.
Still in the clinch, Van Buren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Peterson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Buren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren lands a body punch. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Peterson misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like George Peterson has been cut.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Peterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that George Peterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Buren works Peterson's body with a nice hook.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Peterson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Van Buren dodges the punch combination from Peterson.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Peterson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson connects with a single shot there.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Peterson tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it. #T1#
Van Buren takes a swing at Peterson's ribcage but misses.
Peterson looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Peterson tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
George Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Peterson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Peterson tries to counter by clinching up but Van Buren breaks away and moves out of range.
Peterson tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Peterson tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Peterson rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Peterson moves into range and clinches up with Van Buren.
Van Buren just leaning against Peterson, taking a breather.
Peterson gets through Van Buren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren lands a hook that snaps the head of Peterson backwards.
Peterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Burens head.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Peterson.
Van Buren taking a breather.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
George Peterson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Peterson misses with some punches.
Peterson slowing the pace effectively.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the side of Peterson's head.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Peterson wants to stall.
Van Buren scores with a shoulder strike.
Peterson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson misses with an elbow strike.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Peterson being controlled against the cage.
Peterson lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Van Buren leaning against his opponent.
Peterson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Buren works on Peterson's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Peterson.
Peterson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peterson throws an elbow but misses.
Van Buren looking to stall.
Peterson is trying to stall.
Peterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Peterson. #T4#
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Van Buren takes an elbow to the temple.
Peterson just leaning against Van Buren, taking a breather.
Peterson misses with a body punch.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peterson letting Van Buren take a breather here.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
Peterson missing with knees to the body.
Van Buren is looking to break free of the clinch but Peterson has double underhooks.
Peterson throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Peterson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Peterson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Peterson wants to clinch but Van Buren slips to the side
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Peterson slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Peterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peterson thinking.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Peterson wants to clinch but Van Buren slips to the side
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Peterson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Peterson clinches up with Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Peterson.
Van Buren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Buren lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren trying to stall but Peterson improves his position. #T1##BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Peterson wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Peterson avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson wants to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Peterson tries to clinch up
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Peterson blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Peterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Peterson.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Peterson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Peterson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Peterson catches Van Buren with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Peterson scores with a shot to the body.
A clash of legs there as Peterson blocks the low kick.
Peterson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Buren manages to circle out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peterson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peterson manages to avoid it.
Peterson is looking to clinch. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Peterson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Peterson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
George Peterson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren cracks Peterson with a hook to the temple - Peterson is on wobbly legs here! Van Buren swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Peterson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Van Buren wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joost Van Buren!
A very excited looking Joost Van Buren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald
Date: Jul 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buren takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanagan moves away.
Van Buren moves forwards but Hanagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Hanagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanagan misses with some punches.
Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Buren defends it nicely.#TD2#
Hanagan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanagan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hanagan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Buren sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Van Buren on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Buren is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Van Buren taking a bit of punishment here - Hanagan scoring with strikes.
Van Buren keeping his opponent close.
The strikes coming from Hanagan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan working away.#SUB2#
Hanagan swings around for an armbar but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanagan's guard.#T3#
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Buren manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hanagan throws a strike but Van Buren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanagan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Buren has picked Hanagan up and slammed him! Hanagan can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Buren manages to pass to side control!
Hanagan looks to move to half guard but instead Van Buren has passed into mount! Damn!
Hanagan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.
Van Buren trying to control but Hanagan is having none of it. #T4#
Van Buren prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.
Hanagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Van Buren is controlling well.
Hanagan is pressing down on Van Buren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanagan is looking to sweep but instead, Van Buren has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charley Hanagan 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#
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Hanagan counters with a three punch combo that has Van Buren backing up. Van Buren nods at Hanagan to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren with a hook.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Hanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Hanagan coming out on top.
Hanagan lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Hanagan lands a nice hook to Van Buren's body. Van Buren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan cracks Van Buren with an open hand slap.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanagan misses the target.
Hanagan misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hanagan misses its intended target.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Hanagan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanagan.
Van Buren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Buren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren jabs Hanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hanagan throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Van Buren throws a low kick, looking for Hanagan's leg but Hanagan calmly moves out of range.
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Joost Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Van Buren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries to work over Hanagan's front leg with a kick but Hanagan checks it. #T3#
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Van Buren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan shoots for a takedown but Van Buren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanagan on the side of the head.#TD2#
Van Buren gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Buren is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Van Buren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanagan throwing strikes but missing.
Van Buren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Buren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren pulls Hanagan in to control the position.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
Van Buren slips a jab from Hanagan.
Van Buren is looking to wear down Hanagan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanagan lands a jab to the nose.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Buren as he avoids it easily.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Van Buren as Hanagan shoots in.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
No luck for Hanagan with that takedown attempt.
Joost Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Van Buren moves away
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan shoots in but Van Buren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Hanagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanagan with a nice cross.
Hanagan walks into a left hand.
Van Buren stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanagan stuns Van Buren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Hanagan.#T3#
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Hanagan is rocked!
Van Buren throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanagan clean off his feet! He's out cold! Van Buren stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.

Event: PFC 187 Asham vs Steve 2
Date: Jun 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Bailey's head back.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bailey has time to react.
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bailey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Bailey drops his hands momentarily and Van Buren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bailey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Bailey knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Bailey misses.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Bailey's body.
Bailey tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren misses with a body punch
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey misses with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bailey.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren looks to land a combination. Bailey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Bailey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Buren is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bailey rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Donk. Van Buren catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Bailey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bailey misses with a straight right.
Bailey walks into a left hand.
Bailey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bailey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bailey tries to clinch up.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bailey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC2#Bailey is rocked!
Van Buren drops Bailey with a naaaaasty hook - Bailey is in real trouble here! Van Buren dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joost Van Buren!
In his post fight interview, Joost Van Buren started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: PFC 179 Bathory vs Fitzpatrick
Date: May 17, 2020

#R1#
Van Buren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mirage.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirage tries to work over Van Buren's front leg with a kick but Van Buren checks it.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Mirage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Buren momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mirage.
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mirage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mirage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mirage on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirage swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren pushes Mirage away with a front kick.
Mirage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mirage throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Mirage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Buren.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Buren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren misses with the combination. #T1#
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Mirage counters with a nice body shot.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren takes one to the chin there.
Mirage jabs Van Buren right on the nose. Van Buren blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren walks into a straight right hand from Mirage.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage slips a straight right by Van Buren.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mirage throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mirage has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab lands there for Mirage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren lands a jab to the head.
Mirage throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage lands an overhand right.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Buren thumps Mirage with a low kick.
Mirage throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mirage checks a leg kick.
Mirage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mirage misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Mirage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Mirage is predictable there
and Mirage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mirage on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Mirage is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren with a jab.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Mirage tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mirage is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs. #T3#
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirage in his tracks.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mirage takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Mirage's head back.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Mirage releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A jab lands there for Van Buren.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Mirage wants to slow Van Buren down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Mirage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mirage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by Mirage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Mirage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mirage down.
Mirage looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Nice shot by Van Buren.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Mirage as he connects with a hook.
Mirage misses with a low kick as Van Buren jumps back.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mirage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Buren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Buren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Buren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Van Buren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mirage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage misses with a looping right.
It appears Van Buren was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mirage misses the jab.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Mirage moves out of range easily.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirage's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Buren jabs Mirage right on the nose. Mirage blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Mirage walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mirage swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Buren cracks Mirage with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Buren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Mirage fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Mirage's head back.
A big right from Mirage misses.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
Van Buren takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage throws out a leg kick but Van Buren moves out of range and Mirage only half commits.
Mirage scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a jab. Mirage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Mirage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Buren has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Buren throws a hook but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice shot by Van Buren.#T1#
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirage pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range and Mirage settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Mirage lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Mirage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mirage throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirage in his tracks.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.
A big right from Mirage misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Mirage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Van Buren swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Mirage does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
Mirage ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Mirage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mirage takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Van Buren down.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Van Buren.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Good exchange - Mirage coming out on top.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mirage momentarily.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirage counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Mirage moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Mirage throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Mirage just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Buren.
Van Buren scores with a hook.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Buren checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren blocks a low kick nicely.
Mirage tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Buren is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage unleashes a big counter combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Mirage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Mirage.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Mirage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.
Mirage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mirage can do to turn this around?
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Mirage walks into a jab.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Mirage ducks down to avoid it.
Mirage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mirage.
Mirage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Mirage slips a jab from Van Buren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirage throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirage pushes Van Buren away with a front kick.
Mirage's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Donk. Van Buren catches Mirage right on the button with a cross.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
Mirage throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Mirage's defenses.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mirage to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mirage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Buren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Mirage.
Mirage tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mirage punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Mirage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren checks the leg kick.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirage throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mirage under the eye.
Jab by Van Buren.
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Mirage throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren lunges at Mirage with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mirage's hand.
A punch combination from Mirage misses.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Mirage is out of range.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Mirage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Van Buren misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.
Alphonzo Mirage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Mirage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Buren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mirage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Mirage throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Mirage moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mirage throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Mirage.
Van Buren tried to counter with a leg kick but Mirage avoided it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mirage moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Mirage throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Mirage moves out of range. #T3#
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Mirage's defenses.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Buren blocks a leg kick.
Mirage throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mirage throws a nice outside leg kick.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Mirage lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren tests Mirage's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mirage throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a combination
and Mirage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Mirage misses.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirage's calf.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren scores with a jab.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren swings for the body but Mirage moves out of range.
Mirage connects with a body shot.
Van Buren needs to keep his hands up - Mirage had a free shot at his head there.
A left and a right from Van Buren both land. Nice combination.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Mirage looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Buren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick from Van Buren lands but Mirage takes it in his stride.
Mirage lands a jab to the head.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mirage throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Mirage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mirage connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.#ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joost Van Buren.
Well Van Buren has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!
After the fight, Joost Van Buren was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: PFC 170 Slice vs Thompson
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Usikov knows he should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Usikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexander Usikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Usikov saw that one coming.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
and Usikov counters with a three punch combo that has Van Buren backing up. Van Buren nods at Usikov to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target. #CL#
Usikov clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Van Buren to work.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Usikov lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A body shot lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to work over Usikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Buren taking a breather.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Usikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Usikov.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Usikov saw that one coming.
Van Buren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Usikov cracks a nice hook into Van Buren's ribs.
Usikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Usikov avoids it with no problem.
Usikov misses with a low kick as Van Buren jumps back.
A big left from Van Buren misses. #CL#
Usikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
Van Buren tries a body shot but Usikov blocks it.
Usikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Buren avoids the damage to the body.
Usikov lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Usikov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Usikov throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Usikov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Usikov.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Usikov's head but Usikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Usikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Usikov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Usikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Donk. Van Buren catches Usikov right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Usikov is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
Usikov throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usikov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Usikov is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Usikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Usikov.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Usikov, right into the meat.
Usikov scores with a nice head shot.
Usikov throws an off balance right hand
and Usikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Usikov misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Usikov is out of range.
Usikov wants to clinch.#T4##KD2#
Van Buren lands a big head kick that sends Usikov tumbling to the mat! Van Buren takes a step backwards and waves Usikov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Usikov is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usikov misses with a hook.
Usikov wants to clinch.
Usikov misses with a straight right.
Usikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Usikov knows he should have avoided that one.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Usikov.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Usikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Buren's knee momentarily.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Usikov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Usikov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Usikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Usikov tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren lands a jab.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Usikov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Usikov darts in and clinches Van Buren up against the cage.
Usikov lands a nice elbow.
Usikov tries a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks it.
A hook to the body from Van Buren.
Usikov presses Van Buren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Usikov lands an elbow that stopped Van Buren in his tracks for a moment.
Van Buren taking a breather.
Usikov lands an elbow just above Van Buren 's eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Usikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Usikov slips the punch.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Usikov's shoulder, as Usikov tries to avoid the shot.
Usikov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.
Usikov avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Usikov. Usikov obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Usikov misses.
Usikov cracks Van Buren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Usikov clinches with his opponent.
Usikov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Buren blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Usikov uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren controlling the action here for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Usikov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Buren's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by Usikov.
Van Buren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Usikov slips a straight right by Van Buren.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Usikov ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Usikov.
Usikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Usikov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Van Buren throws a big counter head kick but Usikov avoids it with no problem.
Usikov tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it. #T3#
Usikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Van Buren eats them both and turns towards Usikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Buren thinks about the counter body kick.
Usikov motions for Van Buren to come forward. Usikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Usikov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Usikov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Usikov looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Usikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Usikov throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Usikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren lands with a hook. Usikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Usikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Usikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Usikov tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Usikov's head back.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Usikov eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
Alexander Usikov's cut is getting worse.
Usikov tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Usikov scoring well with a low kick there.
Usikov tries to clinch up.
Usikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Usikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Usikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Usikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Usikov avoids a kick to the body.
Van Buren takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Buren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usikov moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.
Usikov lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Usikov avoids the punch easily.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Buren circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Buren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Usikov.
Van Buren doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Usikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Van Buren lunges at Usikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Usikov's hand.
Usikov moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Usikov.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Usikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Usikov tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Buren scores with a jab. Usikov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Van Buren throws the left hand but Usikov avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Usikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Alexander Usikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren is looking for the big counter here.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Usikov moves out of range easily.
Usikov throws a leg kick but Van Buren moved away.
Usikov tries a head kick but it misses.
Usikov moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Usikov moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usikov misses with the combination.
Usikov scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one. #T3#
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Usikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Usikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.#CL#
Usikov moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Buren works on Usikov's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Buren has Usikov pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Usikov circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Usikov.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Van Buren.#T4#
No joy there for Van Buren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A combination from Usikov does no damage.
A clash of legs there as Usikov blocks the low kick.#CL#
Van Buren gets tackled into the cage by Usikov. Usikov maintains the clinch.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Usikov controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Usikov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Usikov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
Van Buren tries to break free but Usikov pushes him back against the cage.
Usikov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usikov lands an elbow that stopped Van Buren in his tracks for a moment.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Van Buren blocks with his arms.
Alexander Usikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Buren 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PFC 162 Reid vs Wild
Date: Mar 13, 2020

#R1#
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marceau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Marceau.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Marceau moved out of range nicely.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Marceau was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Marceau misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marceau's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Jean-Claude Marceau has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Van Buren slips under a jab.#T1#
Marceau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Marceau counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Marceau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marceau.
Marceau paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Marceau counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Buren! Marceau lets Van Buren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marceau definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Marceau lands a big right hand that sends Van Buren crashing to the mat! Marceau stays standing though and waves Van Buren back to his feet!#ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!#T2#
Marceau throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Van Buren crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean-Claude Marceau!
A very excited looking Jean-Claude Marceau made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 157 Aiken vs Alzheimer
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Soszynski didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski cracks Van Buren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Soszynski.
Van Buren checks a low kick from Soszynski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Soszynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Soszynski.
Van Buren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Soszynski. #T1#
Soszynski looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
It looked like Soszynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren misses with a hook
letting Soszynski counter with a right hand.
Soszynski throws a series of punches but Van Buren avoids them all with ease.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Soszynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab. #T2#
Van Buren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Soszynski doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Buren takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soszynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Soszynski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soszynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Soszynski throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a head kick but Soszynski moves out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Soszynski.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
It appears Soszynski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Van Buren checks the leg kick.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren fakes the leg kick and cracks Soszynski in the body.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Soszynski counters with a body kick.
Soszynski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren. #T4#
Van Buren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soszynski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soszynski.
Van Buren might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Soszynski looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Soszynski misses with a left hand
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Soszynski's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soszynski missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick from Soszynski misses.
Van Buren swings for the body but Soszynski moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Soszynski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Soszynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Soszynski blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
Soszynski fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soszynski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Soszynski counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Van Buren closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Soszynski might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Soszynski's head backwards.#CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Van Buren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soszynski.
Soszynski connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Soszynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Soszynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Soszynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Soszynski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Soszynski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszynski cracks the inside of Van Buren's front leg.
Van Buren throws a series of punches but Soszynski avoids them all with ease.
Soszynski is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Soszynski with a nice cross.#T3#
Soszynski cracks Van Buren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Soszynski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren defending well as Soszynski loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the body from Soszynski misses
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
Jeez, Krystian Soszynski's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Van Buren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soszynski can pounce on him.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Krystian Soszynski's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 150 Urani vs Yamaguchi
Date: Jan 12, 2020

#R1#
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a hook but Lucy avoids it easily.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Buren.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucy counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check.
Van Buren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Lucy avoids it.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Lucy.
Van Buren throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #KD#
Van Buren lands a big head kick that sends Lucy tumbling to the mat! Van Buren takes a step backwards and waves Lucy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Lucy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Lucy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucy is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Buren finish him?#T1#
Lucy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
Lucy seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Lucy's shoulder, as Lucy tries to avoid the shot.
Lucy moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Lucy scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Lucy moved out of range nicely.#KD#
Van Buren cracks Lucy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Van Buren has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lucy to stand back up!
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Lucy throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Lucy slips a jab from Van Buren.
Lucy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lucy throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVan Buren.
Lucy blocks the body kick.
Lucy throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Lucy counter with a right hand.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but Lucy avoids it well.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Lucy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Lucy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lucy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lucy avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Lucy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucy tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren is wise to it.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
A jab from Lucy misses.
Lucy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Lucy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Lucy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucy slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Lucy lands a right hook to the body. #KD#
Van Buren lands a big head kick that sends Lucy tumbling to the mat! Van Buren takes a step backwards and waves Lucy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice uppercut lands for Lucy. That snapped Van Buren's head back.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lucy.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lucy throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Lucy counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucy defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Lucy throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lucy moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren backing away here, and Lucy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lucy thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Lucy lands.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Lucy.
Van Buren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lucy lands a jab to the nose.
Lucy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Lucy throws a big counter head kick but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Lucy.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucy. #T2#
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Lucy counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Buren toppling to the canvas! Van Buren scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lucy finish him?!#ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucy throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lucy.
Van Buren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Lucy thinks about the counter body kick.
Lucy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Lucy lands the left hand.
Lucy lands with a cross.
Lucy lands a jab to Van Buren's midsection.#T3##KD2#
Lucy lands a big right hand that sends Van Buren crashing to the mat! Lucy stays standing though and waves Van Buren back to his feet!
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Lucy misses.
Lucy digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Lucy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Buren seems to have got his legs back now.
Lucy scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucy.
Lucy thumps Van Buren with a low kick.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Lucy is out of range.
Lucy shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Buren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lucy. Lucy obviously looking to wear him down.
Lucy lands with a cross. #T4#
Van Buren scores with a head kick. #KD2#
Lucy drops Van Buren with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Buren looks back up at him and smiles so Lucy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Lucy drops Van Buren with a huge uppercut! Van Buren drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Lucy is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Léonard Lucy!
Our winner, Léonard Lucy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 144 Curry vs Tuala
Date: Dec 15, 2019

#R1#
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Bennet gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren throws a wild body kick that Bennet sees coming a mile off.
Van Buren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Bennet is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Buren with a body shot.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab. #CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
A short right from Bennet.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bennet is leaning against Van Buren and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Buren is looking to control Bennet's arms but Bennet gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
Van Buren's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head. #T1#
Van Buren trying to stall but Bennet improves his position.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bennet or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a body punch.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Bennet's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bennet's gas tank.
Van Buren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennet wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Bennet working aggressively here.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Van Buren prevents Bennet from breaking the clinch.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
A short uppercut from Van Buren. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Van Buren defending well as Bennet loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Bennet counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Van Buren is looking to clinch but Bennet is avoiding it.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bennet lands a jab.#T3#
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bennet.
Bennet slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren moves forwards but Bennet connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren with a hook.
Van Buren gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bennet.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren walks into a left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Bennet gets a clinch.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
Van Buren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Van Buren. #BC2#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big left from Bennet misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Bennet lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Buren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennet scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though.
Bennet moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Bennet throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Bennet. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet scores with a punch to the head.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
Nice shot by Bennet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Bennet.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Van Buren's head back.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Bennet.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.#T2#
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bennet connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bennet counters with a body kick that stops Van Buren in his tracks momentarily.
Bennet tries to land a body kick
and Bennet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Michael Bennet seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A jab lands there for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Van Buren walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bennet.#T3#
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Buren. That did some damage!
Jab, jab by Bennet - just one landing.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bennet digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Bennet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Bennet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Buren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren lands with a left to the head.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
A shot in the inside from Bennet.
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Van Buren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Buren working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bennet lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bennet's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bennet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Bennet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bennet.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
Van Buren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Buren scores with a spinning back kick!
A big left from Bennet misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Van Buren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Bennet steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bennet moves out of range of the body kick.
Bennet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a nice body shot.
Bennet throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bennet goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Bennet tries to land a leg kick but Van Buren saw it coming and moves away.
Van Buren is looking to counter punch.
Bennet takes one on the button.
Bennet lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bennet eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bennet bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bennet misses with a straight right.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennet throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Bennet is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Michael Bennet's cut even more.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range. #T3#
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bennet slips under a jab.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Bennet.
As Bennet looks to move away, Van Buren throws a big counter combo but Bennet just gets out of the way.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Buren tries to bum rush Bennet with a series of wild strikes but Bennet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Bennet saw that one coming.#T4#
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Bennet scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet slips a jab from Van Buren.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Van Buren quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
A less than humble Michael Bennet misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: PFC 140 Alzheimer vs Laine
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Built scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though.
Built tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Built throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Built bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Built.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Built on the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Buren - that will leave a mark!
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Built has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren swinging wildly here.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Built looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren throws a hook but Built avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a right hand that Built ducks under and follows up with a left that Built also avoids with ease.
Built let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Built works Van Buren's body with a nice hook.
Kahoolawe Built seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Built throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Built uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Built darts in and clinches Van Buren up against the cage.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built works on Van Buren's body with a couple of short punches.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've been informed that Built has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Built lands with a short shot to the head.
Built working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Buren creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Built.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Built softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Built lands a body punch.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Van Buren takes a shot to the head.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Built.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Built uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Buren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Buren lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Buren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Built lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Built is working Van Buren over against the cage.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
Built fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Built up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Built.
A short uppercut from Van Buren.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Van Buren throws a punch but it's blocked by Built.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Built.
Built working aggressively here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren lands with a light punch inside.
Built throws a head punch that misses.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Van Buren trying to control the position but instead, Built has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Buren into the cage.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
Built takes a shot to the head.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Built.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built lands with a left to the head.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kahoolawe Built will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Built misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Built moved out of range nicely.
Built fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Built misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren defending well as Built loads up on a big left hand.
Built misses with a looping right.
Built throws a body shot but no joy.
Built throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Built clinches with his opponent.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Van Buren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with the head strike.
Van Buren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kahoolawe Built seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Van Buren as the two fighters clinch.
Built throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Buren. #T1#
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands an uppercut.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Built digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Nice body punch from Built - that landed with a thud.
Built misses with a hook from the clinch.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with some punches.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Van Buren trying to stall but Built improves his position.
Built blocks an uppercut.
Built swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Built presses Van Buren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Buren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Built's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Built's gas tank.
Van Buren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Built controls his hands.
Built scores with a hook to the body.
Built lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Van Buren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Built lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Built tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Built.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Built's elbow.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren wants to stall.
Built lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Buren or not. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Built.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Built.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Built.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built lands a left hand.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Built or not.
Built misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Built blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Van Buren.
Van Buren content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Built.
Van Buren just leaning against Built, taking a breather.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Built.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built pushes Van Buren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kahoolawe Built 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Built lands a nice shot to the body.
Built steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Built lands a nice looking body shot.
Built throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Built lands a jab to the head.
Built lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Built saw that one coming.#CL2#
Built has Van Buren up against the cage in a clinch.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Built misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Built swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Built fails to land.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren. #T1#
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren tries to work over Built's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren stalls.
Built lands a left hand.
Built lands with a light punch inside.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Van Buren trying to control the position but instead, Built has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Buren into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
Built misses with a punch on the inside.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Built tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Built lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Van Buren is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Built is keeping busy.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Built goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Built lands an uppercut.
Built doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Built misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Built tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren tries to stall but Built uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Buren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Built prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
Built gets through Van Buren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Buren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Van Buren lands a hook that snaps the head of Built backwards.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Built makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Built tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Built back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Built blocks it.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Built.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Buren.
Built has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built gets through Van Buren's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Built.
Built digs a right hand underneath Van Buren's ribcage. Van Buren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Built.
Built lands a body shot.
Built misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Built controls the action.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Built can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Built lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Built.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Built.
Still in the clinch, Built scores with a nice short uppercut.
Built misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Built.
Built lands a shot to the body.
Built scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Built lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Built misses with a body punch.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Built lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Built misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Built struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Built lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Built scores with a nice hook to the head.
Built misses with the head strike.
Built misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Buren.
Built tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Van Buren scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kahoolawe Built comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Built has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: PFC 133 Tuala vs Dmitrov
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Nicolas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nicolas misses with a series of wild punches.
Nicolas takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Harold Nicolas has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicolas scores with a nice strike.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
It seemed like Nicolas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Nicolas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#KD#
Van Buren lands a big head kick that sends Nicolas tumbling to the mat! Van Buren takes a step backwards and waves Nicolas back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Nicolas is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Van Buren! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Harold Nicolas was interviewed post fight and said 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Murha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murha cracks Van Buren with a good jab.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Murha misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Murha knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Murha's shoulder, as Murha tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Murha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha works the jab nicely.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Murha's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Murha. Those never looked like landing.
Murha misses with a left hand
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murha throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Buren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Van Buren throws a lazy head kick
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Murha didn't see that one coming.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Murha.#T3#
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Murha ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
enabling Murha to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Van Buren seems unphased.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Buren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head kick misses from Murha.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range. #KD2#
Murha lands a big head kick that sends Van Buren tumbling to the mat! Murha takes a step backwards and waves Van Buren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murha throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren scores with a kick to the body.
Van Buren seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Murha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Big Murha will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murha. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Murha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren connects with a jab.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Murha saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
A swing and a miss from Murha.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Murha throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murha throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body
and Murha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Murha avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a double jab
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Murha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Van Buren. #T2#
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Buren. That snapped Murha's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren connects with a body shot that sends Murha's belly button to the back.
Murha lands an overhand right.
Murha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Van Buren. Those never looked like landing.
Murha lands an overhand right.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Murha counters with a right hand to the body.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murha.
Murha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Murha throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren throws a quick counter head kick but Murha was just out of range.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.#T4#
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren misses with a wild combination.
Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren walks into a left hand. #KD#
Van Buren drops Murha with a beautiful combination! Murha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Buren is looking for the KO!
Murha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murha avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Murha misses with a looping left.
Murha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick by Van Buren misses
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Murha takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Van Buren. #T1#
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha blocks a jab.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Murha misses.
Murha throws a head kick that half lands.
Murha misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a right hand to the body.
Murha tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.#T2#
Murha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Murha.
Murha cracks Van Buren with a good jab.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Murha misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murha sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha throws a head kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Van Buren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murha doesn't seem bothered though.
Murha with a jab.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Buren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha scores with a jab.#KD2#
Murha drops Van Buren with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Buren looks back up at him and smiles so Murha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murha moves in close and cracks Van Buren with a massive right hand! Van Buren, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Murha!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Murha!
Big Murha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 124 Van Buren vs Mirage
Date: Aug 25, 2019

#R1#
Mirage connects with a jab.
Mirage fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. Van Buren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses
and Mirage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mirage lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mirage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Mirage misses
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mirage.#T1#
Mirage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Mirage throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Mirage throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mirage was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mirage. That's going to slow Van Buren down.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren lands with a nice combination. Mirage backs away looking to recover.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Mirage throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a series of strikes. Mirage will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mirage lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Buren's sensitive parts.
Mirage looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mirage - that will leave a mark! #T2#
A big left from Mirage misses.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mirage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mirage misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Buren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mirage stuns Van Buren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Mirage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Mirage throws a lazy body kick
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mirage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mirage.
Van Buren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Mirage.
Mirage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren digs a good hook to Mirage's body.
Mirage cracks Van Buren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mirage is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
Mirage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Mirage misses.
And Van Buren counters with a quick kick to the body but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage misses the jab.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Mirage lands a really nice looking cross but Van Buren seems unphased.
Mirage ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily. #T4#
Van Buren checks a leg kick. #CL#
Van Buren has Mirage up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Mirage.
Mirage lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Mirage misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Mirage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Buren controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mirage or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren is pushing Mirage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Van Buren lands a body punch.
Mirage working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alphonzo Mirage dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alphonzo Mirage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mirage! But no joy.
Mirage scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Mirage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mirage fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Buren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mirage tries a low kick but Van Buren avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Mirage misses with a hook.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Mirage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mirage misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Van Buren lands a big head kick that sends Mirage tumbling to the mat! Van Buren takes a step backwards and waves Mirage back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Alphonzo Mirage has been cut.#T1##CL#
Van Buren moves into the clinch successfully.
Mirage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mirage working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mirage lands a body shot.
Mirage will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Buren up against the cage.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Van Buren is trying to break free.
Mirage tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mirage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Van Buren.
Mirage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirage blocking some punches. #T2#
Mirage scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head.
Mirage has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Buren seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mirage can turn it around.
Van Buren tries to work over Mirage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Buren.
Mirage keeps control of Van Buren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mirage misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mirage misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Mirage.
Mirage doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mirage.
Van Buren scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Buren is pushing Mirage up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mirage is working Van Buren over against the cage.
Van Buren misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mirage has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Mirage misses with a punch on the inside.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren is trying to stall.
Mirage tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mirage prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mirage.
Van Buren is trying to maintain a safe position but Mirage gets an underhook and turns Van Buren into the cage.
Mirage misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirage lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mirage.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
Mirage tries to throw a body punch but Van Buren avoids it by throwing Mirage back against the cage. #T4#
Mirage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mirages head.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body.
Van Buren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mirage.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Mirage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mirage's gas tank.
Van Buren is trying to force a seperation but Mirage has the dominant position.
Van Buren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirage can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Come on Mirage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mirage scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mirage works on Van Buren's body with a couple of short punches.
Mirage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Mirage controls his hands.
Mirage scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alphonzo Mirage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Mirage blocks a jab.
Mirage motions for Van Buren to come forward. Mirage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Mirage.
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mirage tries to work over Van Buren's front leg with a kick but Van Buren checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren slips a jab from Mirage.
Mirage scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Mirage lands a nice hook to Van Buren's body. Van Buren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
A jab from Mirage does it's job there.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Mirage looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Mirage jabs at Van Buren's body.
Mirage throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirage in his tracks.
Mirage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Mirage.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Mirage throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Mirage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mirage misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mirage thinking.
Mirage takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Buren checks it well.
Mirage needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Mirage is rocked!
Mirage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Van Buren has Mirage up against the cage in a clinch. #T3#
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Buren slowing the pace effectively.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Mirage.
Mirage misses with some punches.
A short right from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage avoiding damage.
A short right from Van Buren.
Mirage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mirage throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Mirage.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a body punch.
Mirage works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Mirage tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Mirage lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Mirage lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Mirage lands a right hand.
Van Buren works on Mirage's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mirage has him pressed against the cage.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Mirage.
Mirage misses with a body punch.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Mirage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Buren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Mirage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Alphonzo Mirage just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Alphonzo Mirage's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Mirage on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mirage throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mirage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Mirage is out of range.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Mirage feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.#KD2#
Mirage feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Buren sprawling to the canvas! Van Buren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mirage finish him?! #ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mirage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Mirage closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Van Buren out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alphonzo Mirage!
Alphonzo Mirage is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Alphonzo Mirage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 118 Van Buren vs Parade
Date: Jul 21, 2019

#R1#
Parade slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Parade appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Parade takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Van Buren fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parade walks into a straight right hand from Van Buren.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Van Buren swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Parade looks to land a body kick but Van Buren moved away.
Van Buren is looking to counter the offense by Parade and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Parade ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Parade's hands.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Parade moves out of range.
Parade steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Van Buren.#T1#
Parade throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
An inside leg kick lands from Parade.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Parade.
Parade misses with a head kick.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Parade slips the punch.
Parade tries to counter with a clinch but Van Buren shakes him off and moves away.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Parade.
Parade tries to counter by closing the distance.
Parade takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Parade throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Van Buren drops his hands momentarily and Parade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parade counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Van Buren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Van Buren.
Parade sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Van Buren moves into the clinch.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Parade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Parade blocks an uppercut.
Parade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren pushes Parade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more.
Parade prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
Van Buren is stalling here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Parade tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Burens head.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parade misses with a body punch.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow. #T4#
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick by Van Buren misses
and Parade counters with a right hand to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Parade, right into the meat.
Parade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Parade.
Parade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Parade scoring well with a low kick there.
Parade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rage Parade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
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#
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Parade will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Parade ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Parade.
Van Buren is leaning against Parade and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with a body punch.
Parade lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren. #BC#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Parade loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Van Buren throws a big counter combination but Parade scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Parade thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Parade moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Parade feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Van Buren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parade manages to circle out of the way.
Parade thows a leg kick but Van Buren checks it
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Parade misses with a low kick.
Parade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.#T2#
Parade swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Parade manages to circle out of the way.
Parade throws a head kick that half lands.
Parade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parade.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Parade.
Parade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Parade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren misses with a body kick. #T3#
Van Buren connects with a right hand. Parade shakes it off.
Parade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#
The cut above Rage Parade's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rage Parade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parade avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren batters Parade with a massive right followed by a huge left! Parade is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Van Buren lands a final crushing right hand to drop Parade to the mat with a gruesome thud! Van Buren is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Joost Van Buren rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019

#R1#
Van Buren tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soszynski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soszynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice side step and Van Buren releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski feints and then cracks Van Buren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Buren down.
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
letting Soszynski counter with a right hand.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
It looked like Soszynski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Buren.
Soszynski slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Soszynski throws a head kick that misses.
Soszynski throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soszynski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soszynski.
Soszynski connects with a leg kick. Van Buren looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soszynski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Buren tries to clinch but Soszynski moves away
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren lands a nice shot that snaps Soszynski's head back.
Nice cross by Van Buren.#CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Soszynski misses.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Soszynski slips a jab and a cross from Van Buren.
Soszynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Soszynski.
Soszynski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Soszynski misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Van Buren throws a push kick but Soszynski slaps the foot to one side.
Soszynski is looking to counter the offense by Van Buren and move into the clinch.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Soszynski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Soszynski with a body shot.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Soszynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soszynski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Soszynski. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soszynski.#T4#
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Soszynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Soszynski counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Soszynski avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soszynski fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Soszynski wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Soszynski throws a body shot but no joy. #KD#
Soszynski lands a big head kick that sends Van Buren tumbling to the mat! Soszynski takes a step backwards and waves Van Buren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Soszynski throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Soszynski's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soszynski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
Krystian Soszynski's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#T1#
Soszynski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soszynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soszynski throws out the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Buren misses.#KD2#
Van Buren lands a left and a right that send Soszynski crashing to the mat, dazed. Van Buren thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Soszynski is rocked!#CL2#
Van Buren has closed the distance and engaged Soszynski in a clinch.
Oh Soszynski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soszynski ducks into an uppercut from Van Buren and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren is the new light heavyweight champion!
Joost Van Buren spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: PFC 108 Mirage vs Soszynski
Date: Jun 02, 2019

#R1#
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Lafitte gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lafitte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lafitte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lafitte.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lafitte misses with a body punch.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lafitte or not.
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Lafitte avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
Lafitte takes a shot to the head.
Van Buren has Lafitte pressed against the cage.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Lafitte controls the action.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Lafitte.
Lafitte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Buren controlling the action here for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren pushes Lafitte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Buren avoiding damage. #T1#
Van Buren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Buren cracks Lafitte with a nice body shot.
Lafitte is breathing heavily.
Van Buren stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Buren.
Van Buren has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lafitte seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Buren can turn it around.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Buren.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Buren.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Buren.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Lafitte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lafitte's gas tank.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lafitte or not.
A right hand to the body from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the side of Lafitte's head.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lafitte or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from Van Buren.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lafitte can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Van Buren lands a hook that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards. #T2#
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lafitte backwards. #ROC2#
Lafitte is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Buren.
Oh Lafitte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren swings wildly with an uppercut but Lafitte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Lafitte.
Lafitte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Buren lands a body punch.
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lafitte or not.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
A body shot lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a big right hand that drops Lafitte! The killer instinct kicks in and Van Buren finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Van Buren!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFC 101 Gaetz vs Tuala 2
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Semenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Semenko has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Guerrilla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Semenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Semenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Semenko moved away.
Semenko feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Semenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren tries a quick counter leg kick but Semenko is wise to it.#T1#
Semenko looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Semenko takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Semenko.
Semenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Semenko throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren jabs Semenko right on the nose. Semenko blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Semenko lands a slapping body shot.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Semenko.
Semenko throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Semenko cracks Van Buren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Semenko had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Semenko is able to avoid easily.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren connects with a jab.
Semenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Semenko looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Van Buren connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren cracks Semenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semenko's head backwards.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Semenko counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Semenko avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Buren misses with a body punch
and Semenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Semenko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Semenko walks into a left hand.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Buren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Semenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Semenko misses with a body shot.
Semenko throws a front kick aimed at Van Buren's knee but Van Buren avoids it well.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Semenko's defenses.
Semenko slips a jab from Van Buren.
Semenko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Semenko tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Semenko might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren cracks Semenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Buren cracks Semenko with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.#T1#
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Semenko moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Semenko moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Semenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Buren catches Semenko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Semenko misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren counters with a body kick.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Semenko dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Semenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Semenko throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Semenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Semenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Semenko misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Semenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Semenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Semenko throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
As Van Buren backs away, Semenko returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Semenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.#T3#
Semenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Semenko avoids it.
Semenko looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Semenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Semenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Semenko moves out of range.
Semenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.#CL#
Semenko drives through and clinches with Van Buren against the cage.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Semenko lands a right hand.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Van Buren back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Van Buren's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Semenko fails to land.
Van Buren trying to stall but Semenko improves his position.
Semenko scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren slips a jab from Semenko.
Van Buren throws a one two combo.
Semenko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Semenko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Semenko fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Semenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Semenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Semenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Semenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Despite the aggression on Van Buren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Semenko throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Semenko's shoulder, as Semenko tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Semenko at a distance.
Semenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semenko throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.#T1#
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Semenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Semenko slips a jab from Van Buren.
A chopping leg kick lands by Semenko.
Semenko walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Semenko tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Semenko is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Semenko swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Semenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Buren!
Dave Semenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semenko motions for Van Buren to come forward. Semenko throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Semenko slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Semenko misses the target.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Semenko saw that one coming.
Van Buren lands with a hook. Semenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Semenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Semenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Semenko throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Semenko is looking to clinch.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
enabling Semenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Semenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Semenko misses with a low kick as Van Buren jumps back.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semenko's head backwards.
Semenko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Semenko throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.#T4#
Van Buren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Semenko misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Semenko.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren scores with a head kick.
Semenko blocks a jab.
Semenko tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Buren avoided it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Buren 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFC 95 Wright vs Bosch
Date: Mar 23, 2019

#R1#
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Soszynski ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by Soszynski.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Soszynski.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Soszynski checks it.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Buren swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Soszynski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Soszynski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T1#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#KD2#
Soszynski drops Van Buren with a beautiful combination! Van Buren stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Soszynski is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soszynski counters with a huge right that knocks Van Buren out cold! Soszynski is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Krystian Soszynski!
An out of breath Krystian Soszynski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PFC 90 Andreev vs Wright
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Stein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Stein misses its intended target.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren with a jab.
Stein avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren slips a jab from Stein.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected. #T1#
Stein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Stein misses with a head kick.
Stein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Stein tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Buren manages to circle out of the way.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Stein moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Stein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Buren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stein.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stein on the side of the head.
Stein tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Van Buren. #T2#
Stein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Stein takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Stein misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Stein counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Stein tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stein slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stein momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Stein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stein.#T3#
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stein. That did some damage!
Stein ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
Stein wants to clinch.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stein misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stein had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Stein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Van Buren lands a nice hook to Stein's body. Stein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
A low kick from Stein misses
and Van Buren counters with a good low kick that Stein was not able to check.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Stein slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren pushes Stein away with a front kick.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Stein is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Stein walks into a straight right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
letting Stein counter with a right hand.
A big right from Stein misses.
Stein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses. #KD#
Stein lands a big head kick that sends Van Buren tumbling to the mat! Stein takes a step backwards and waves Van Buren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Joost Van Buren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stein slips under a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A big left from Stein misses.
Stein tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Van Buren thumps Stein with a low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Stein throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Stein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Frank Stein has been cut.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Stein is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Stein takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
A lazy left from Van Buren finds it's target.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
Stein on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Stein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Stein slips under a jab.
A combination from Stein does no damage.
Van Buren bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stein blocks a jab.
Van Buren connects with the punch.#T3#
Stein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stein walks into a left hand.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stein checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Stein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Stein throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren lunges at Stein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stein's hand.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stein.
Stein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stein moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Stein is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Jab, jab by Van Buren - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stein crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Buren - the referee stops the clock and Stein gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Buren. Stein manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stein slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stein tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Stein lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Stein walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a head shot.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Stein is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Stein slaps the foot to one side.
A solid body kick from Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Stein's ribs.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.#T1#
Stein moves out of range of the strikes.
Stein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Stein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Stein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stein throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stein eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Van Buren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Stein lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Stein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stein there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Stein lands but Van Buren takes it in his stride.
Frank Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
Stein throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Stein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A shot to the body from Stein misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stein swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Stein walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Stein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Stein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stein sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Van Buren defending well as Stein loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Stein is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Stein backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren tries to move into range but Stein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Stein misses the body punch
and Van Buren counters with a two punch combo.
Stein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Buren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren with a jab.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Steins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Stein throws a front kick aimed at Van Buren's knee but Van Buren avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Stein has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Stein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stein scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Buren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFC 86 Semenko vs Gray
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Kwon throws a lazy body kick
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
It looks like Sol Kwon has been cut.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Kwon moves out of range easily.
Kwon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
letting Kwon counter with a right hand.
Kwon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Kwon slips under a jab.
Van Buren moves out of range as Kwon strikes.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwon.
A head kick by Van Buren misses
and Kwon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwon moves away.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Van Buren thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kwon if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Buren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
letting Kwon counter with a right hand.
Kwon throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Kwon misses with a hook.
Kwon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Kwon.
Kwon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Kwon throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Kwon throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kwon counter with a right hand.
Kwon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren lands the left hand.#T2#
Van Buren scores with a jab. Kwon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Buren catches Kwon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#ROC#
Kwon is rocked!
Van Buren feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Kwon collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFC 82 Wright vs Reich
Date: Jan 05, 2019

#R1#
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Buren's knee momentarily.
Parade slips a jab from Van Buren.
Parade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range.
Parade is looking to counter the offense by Van Buren and move into the clinch.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Parade moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Parade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Parade.
Good shot there by Van Buren.
Parade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Parade throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
Parade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Parade sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Parade slams his shin into Van Buren's torso.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
Parade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Buren on the side of the head.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Parade makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Parade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren lands with a right hand.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Parade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Parade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses #KD#
and Parade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Buren! Parade lets Van Buren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren is still on wobbly legs! Can Parade finish him?
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parade tries to counter by clinching up but Van Buren breaks away and moves out of range.
Van Buren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Parade can pounce on him.
Van Buren seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Buren lands the left hand.
Van Buren scores with a jab.
Van Buren takes a swing at Parade's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Parade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but Parade avoids it well.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren swings for the body but Parade moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Parade counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick
and Parade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Parade instigates a clinch.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Parade.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren pushes Parade back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Parade scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Buren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Parade's elbow.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Buren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T3#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Parade lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Buren jabs Parade right on the nose. Parade blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Parade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Parade avoids it with no problem.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Buren comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Parade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren dodges the punch combination from Parade.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Parade avoids it with no problem.#T4#
A punch combination from Van Buren misses.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Parade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jab, jab by Parade - just one landing.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parade.#CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is getting worse.
Parade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parade.
Parade is looking to counter the offense by Van Buren and move into the clinch.
Parade takes one to the chin there.
Van Buren misses with a body shot #KD#
and Parade counters with a crisp right hand that drops Van Buren! Parade lets Van Buren back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Parade looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Parade should have avoided that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Parade.
Parade tries to score with a low kick but Van Buren moves his leg out of the way.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Parade is out of range.
Parade takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rage Parade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Parade staying out of range there.
Parade throws a low kick but Van Buren avoids it.
Good shot there by Van Buren.
Parade takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Parade doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren lands a jab.#ROC2#
Parade is rocked!
Parade's corner calls for a 1-2. Parade obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Parade thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Parade counters with a nice body shot.
Parade lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Buren's sensitive parts.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Parade knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parade.
Parade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Parade counters with a body kick that stops Van Buren in his tracks momentarily.
Parade cracks Van Buren with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Parade moves out of range of the body kick.
Parade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Parade takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parade staying out of range there.
Parade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range and Parade settles back down.
Parade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range and Parade settles back down. #T2#
Van Buren connects with a right hand. Parade shakes it off.
Oh Parade is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Rage Parade's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#CL#
Parade closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren takes a shot to the head.
Parade seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Van Buren fails to land.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Parade leaning against his opponent.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Parade backwards. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a combination
and Parade counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check.
Parade cracks the inside of Van Buren's front leg.
Van Buren throws a hook but Parade avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
enabling Parade to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Van Buren misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren lunges at Parade with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Parade's hand.
Parade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Parade looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Parade rushes Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Buren is pushing Parade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parade struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Parade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Burens head.
Van Buren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parade tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Buren's elbow.
Parade misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Parade.
Parade thinks about countering with a head kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Parade makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CUT2#
Jeez, Rage Parade's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Parade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Buren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Buren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Parade tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Parade scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Parade lands a nice looking body kick.
Parade fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Parade counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parade lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
Van Buren jabs Parade right on the nose. Parade blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Parade looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rage Parade will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Parade blocks the body kick.
Parade tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Buren manages to circle out of the way.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Parade wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Parade looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Parade looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Parade counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Parade saw that one coming.
Van Buren walks into a jab.
Parade's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Buren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Parade scrambles back to his feet.
Parade slips a jab and a cross from Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Parade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Parade throws a good cross that connects.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses
and Parade counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Parade.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Parade counters with a huge left! Van Buren is in big trouble! He's backing up but Parade isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Van Buren from any more damage. A dominating finish by Parade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rage Parade!
Rage Parade seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 78 Andreev vs Darkk
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
Mookjai moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Nice defenses there by Mookjai.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Mookjai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mookjai.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mookjai counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Mookjai ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mookjai doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
enabling Mookjai to counter with a crisp jab.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Mookjai's front leg but catches the back leg as Mookjai tries to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Mookjai's head but Mookjai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Mookjai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mookjai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Mookjai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mookjai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Mookjai lands a really nice looking cross but Van Buren seems unphased.
Van Buren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
enabling Mookjai to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Mookjai counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick
and Mookjai counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Mookjai counters with a nice uppercut.
Mookjai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Mookjai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Mookjai's body.
Mookjai misses with a straight left.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Mookjai's head but Mookjai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mookjai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Mookjai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mookjai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mookjai blocks a jab.
Mookjai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mookjai is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Buren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Mookjai defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren jabs Mookjai right on the nose. Mookjai blinks but takes it well.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Mookjai moves out of range. #T3#
Van Buren misses with a body shot
and Mookjai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mookjai closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Mookjai counters with a nice leg kick.
Mookjai looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Mookjai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#KD#
Van Buren sends Mookjai crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Van Buren is motioning to the referee to let Mookjai up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Mookjai is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Mookjai to counter with a crisp jab.
Mookjai is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Buren finish him?
Van Buren throws the left hand but Mookjai avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the body
and Mookjai counters with a stiff right hand.
Mookjai seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Buren throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mookjai stumbling backwards into the cage! Mookjai bounces back off the cage towards Van Buren, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Van Buren lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Van Buren celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joost Van Buren!

Event: PFC 73 Andreev vs Karimov
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Van Buren throws a head kick but Crank moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Crank.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Crank moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Crank punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren slips a jab from Crank.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Crank's ribs.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Van Buren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crank misses with a looping right.
Crank clobbers Van Buren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crank uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Crank connects with the punch.
Crank jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Crank counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Van Buren connects with a crisp jab.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Crank steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Crank moves out of range of the strikes.
Crank slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crank throws out the jab.
Crank misses with a body shot.
Crank connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Crank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crank just misses with a punch to the body.
Crank takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Crank uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Crank misses the target.
Crank fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Crank. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Crank takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Crank throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Crank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Crank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren wants to slow Crank down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Crank.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Crank is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crank, right into the meat.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Crank counters with a stiff right hand.
Crank throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Crank off the cage and back into range.
Van Buren avoids a kick to the body.
Crank missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crank with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Van Buren drops his hands momentarily and Crank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Crank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Crank ducks down to avoid it.
Crank looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a combination that misses
and Crank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Crank misses.
Good shot there by Van Buren.#T4#
Crank uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Crank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Crank misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Crank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Crank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crank looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Crank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Buren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crank.
Crank avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Crank scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Crank should have avoided that one.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Crank as he connects with a hook.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crank at a distance.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Crank moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spank Crank's cut.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crank has time to react.
Crank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crank blocks a jab.
Crank swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Crank slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Crank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Crank ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Crank throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Crank ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crank bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Crank looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Van Buren throws a hook but Crank avoids it easily.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
That has opened up Spank Crank's cut even more.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crank misses with a straight right.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crank's hands.#ROC#
Crank is rocked!
A head kick by Van Buren - that's a beauty! Crank is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Van Buren can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joost Van Buren!

Event: KOFC 123 - The Big Finale
Date: Sep 26, 2018

#R1#
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Bennet with a good jab.
Bennet looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet blocks a leg kick.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bennet forces Van Buren back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bennet.
Bennet tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
A hook to the body from Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Buren slips under a jab from Bennet.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Bennet moves out of range easily.
Van Buren tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennet counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren cracks the inside of Bennet's front leg.
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Buren in his tracks.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren. #CL2#
Van Buren pushes Bennet up against the cage in a clinch.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with the head strike.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet pushes Van Buren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Buren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet blocking some punches.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bennet throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Bennet walks into a jab.
Bennet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but Bennet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Van Buren moves into range and clinches up with Bennet.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennet.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bennet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Buren.#T3##BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bennet moves out of range as Van Buren throws a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bennet tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennet scores with a one two! Van Buren had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Buren only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet scores with a jab to the head.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bennet's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheers as Bennet lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
Van Buren goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren throws a front kick aimed at Bennet's knee but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Bennet tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bennet is able to avoid easily.
Bennet takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bennet moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bennet counters with a body kick that stops Van Buren in his tracks momentarily.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bennet is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Bennet throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Bennet finds it's way through Van Buren's defenses.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Buren tries to clinch up.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bennet on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Bennet avoids the body shot from Van Buren. #CL2#
Van Buren clinches with his opponent.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren working aggressively here.
Bennet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Buren.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Van Buren controls the action.
Bennet is trying to push Van Buren away but Van Buren has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands. #T1#
Van Buren controlling the action here for a moment.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Buren tries to work over Bennet's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Bennet blocks it.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Van Buren presses Bennet against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Bennet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Bennet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren. #BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Bennet keeps the fight on the outside.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Van Buren sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennet takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T2#
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet lands a jab to the head.
Van Buren tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Buren avoided it.
A lazy left from Van Buren finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet lands a head kick!
Van Buren sizes up Bennet with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Bennet clinches.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren moves out of range as Bennet throws a body kick.
Van Buren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Bennet.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Van Buren darts in and clinches Bennet up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bennet up against the cage.#T4#
Bennet is trying to break the clinch but Van Buren has him pressed against the cage.
Michael Bennet has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Buren lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren looks to land a body kick but Bennet moved away.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bennet jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bennet is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Bennet off the cage and back into range.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bennet slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Van Buren's belly button to the back.
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet tries to move into range but Van Buren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bennet throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Bennet misses with the body kick
and Van Buren counters with a body kick that stops Bennet in his tracks momentarily.
Van Buren swinging wildly here.
It looked like Bennet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bennet finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Buren's head.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bennet connects with a solid leg kick.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Bennet slips the punch.#T1##CL#
Bennet rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Bennet lands a right hand.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Van Buren is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Bennet.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bennet lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards. #BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Buren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Buren, pushing him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Buren looking to stall. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Buren has time to react.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bennet momentarily.
Bennet scores with a hook to the body. Van Buren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bennet doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Bennet connects with a jab.
Bennet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Van Buren. #T3#
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Bennet.
Bennet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab. #CL#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Bennet tries to work over Van Buren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bennet.
Van Buren has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Van Buren misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Van Buren's head. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Bennet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bennet counters with a body kick. #T4#
Bennet lands with a good body shot.
Bennet lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bennet takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Bennet on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bennet.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bennet swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennet moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennet circles away.
Bennet swings widly with a right hand
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren unleashes a big counter combination but Bennet bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Bennet swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren tries a quick counter leg kick but Bennet is wise to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren connects with a nice looking jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bennet 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: KOFC 117 - Slurper vs Jeffries
Date: Aug 05, 2018

#R1#
Fungus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Buren.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Fungus down.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fungus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Buren has time to react.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus blocks a jab.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Fungus's leg. Fungus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fungus slips a jab from Van Buren.
Fungus tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Fungus misses the target.
Van Buren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fungus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fungus lands with a nice body punch.
Van Buren falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fungus throws out the jab.
Fungus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
A big left from Fungus misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fungus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Fungus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fungus falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Fungus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fungus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Fungus slips the punch.
Van Buren lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren lands with a right hand.
Van Buren lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fungus backs up against the cage.
Van Buren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Fungus's leg. Fungus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Buren thumps Fungus with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus. #T2#
Fungus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Van Buren looks to move away, Fungus throws a big counter combo but Van Buren just gets out of the way.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren tries to work over Fungus's front leg with a kick but Fungus checks it.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Fungus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fungus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Fungus is looking to counter punch.
Fungus avoids a kick to the body.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fungus.
A big left from Fungus misses.
Fungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Fungus lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren misses with a straight right. #T3#
Van Buren swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Fungus scores with a body shot. #KD#
Fungus cracks Van Buren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Buren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fungus finish him?
Fungus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fungus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Buren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fungus.
Fungus backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fungus is looking to clinch.
Fungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fungus manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab. #CL#
Fungus has managed to clinch. #T4##BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fungus lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand.
Van Buren connects with a looping right hand.
Fungus moves in looking to clinch but Van Buren pushes him off.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Fungus is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fungus counter with a right hand.
Fungus throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.#KD#
Fungus cracks Van Buren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Buren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Fungus finish him? #ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren is still on wobbly legs! Can Fungus finish him?
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren seems to have recovered his senses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Fungus cracks Van Buren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fungus has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Buren to stand back up!
Fungus takes one to the chin there.
Fungus misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Foot Fungus will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Fungus jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus walks into a jab.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fungus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fungus steps in with a hook that catches Van Buren right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Fungus follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Van Buren looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus very nearly forgot to thank Sin City Allstars amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: KOFC 112 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Van Buren swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ugoh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren slips a jab from Ugoh.
Van Buren pushes Ugoh away with a front kick.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ugoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Ugoh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ugoh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a three punch combo!
A jab lands there for Ugoh.
Ugoh gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ugoh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ugoh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Ugoh throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Ugoh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ugoh.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ugoh is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Ugoh moves away and avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ugoh, as that shot connected.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
letting Ugoh counter with a right hand.
Ugoh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.#T1#
Van Buren takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but Ugoh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren tries to work over Ugoh's front leg with a kick but Ugoh checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Ugoh misses.
Ugoh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
A jab from Ugoh misses.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Ugoh is out of range.
It seemed like Ugoh was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ugoh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ugoh! But no joy.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Ugoh fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Buren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren cracks Ugoh with an open hand slap.
Ugoh throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ugoh throws a body kick that misses.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Ugoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren moves out of range as Ugoh throws a body kick.
Ugoh takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ugoh keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ugoh manages to avoid it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Ugoh takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ugoh's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Buren connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ugoh scrambles back to his feet.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ugoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Ugoh tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ugoh has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren throws a hook but Ugoh avoids it easily.
Ugoh counters with a body kick.
Ugoh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Ugoh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ugoh down.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ugoh counter with a right hand.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Ugoh misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Ugoh.
Ugoh scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Buren doesn't seem bothered though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ugoh doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ugoh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donk. Van Buren catches Ugoh right on the button with a cross.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ugoh.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Ugoh looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Ugoh releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Ugoh throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Ugoh is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ugoh misses with a straight right.
Nice cross by Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a combination
and Ugoh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ugoh moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Ugoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Buren should have avoided that one.
Ugoh throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Ugoh checks it
and Ugoh counters with a body kick.
Ugoh throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Ugoh throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a left to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren slips a jab from Ugoh.
Ugoh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh wants to slow Van Buren down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ugoh throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Van Buren.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ugoh moves away.#T1#
Donk. Van Buren catches Ugoh right on the button with a cross.
Ugoh slips under a jab.
Ugoh scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Buren should have avoided that one.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Ugoh counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Ugoh defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Van Buren misses.
Ugoh lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy body kick from Ugoh
and Van Buren counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ugoh can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Ugoh misses its intended target.
Ugoh staying out of range there.
Ugoh moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Buren takes one on the button.#T2#
Ugoh takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ugoh ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Ugoh.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Van Buren takes one to the chin there.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Ugoh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Ugoh manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a jab to the body
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Ugoh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Ugoh throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Ugoh.
Ugoh throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Ugoh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Ugoh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ugoh's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Ugoh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ugoh misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ugoh sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ugoh might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Van Buren has got the better of the exchanges.
Ugoh moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Ugoh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ugoh replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Van Buren blocks it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Ugoh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Van Buren thumps Ugoh with a low kick.#T4#
Ugoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ugoh connects with a crisp jab.
Ugoh ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Ugoh looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ugoh misses with a body kick.
Ugoh slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Ugoh takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice body kick from Ugoh.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ugoh throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ugoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A right-left combo lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Ugoh slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ugoh misses with a looping right.
Ugoh takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Ugoh.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ugoh scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ugoh is just out of range.
Ugoh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Ugoh checks it
and Ugoh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ugoh.
Ugoh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Ugoh counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Ugoh misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Ugoh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ugoh looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Ugoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a nice head shot.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Ugoh didn't see that one coming.
Ugoh misses with a straight right.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into Ugoh's body.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Ugoh.
Izuagbe Ugoh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Ugoh checks it.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Ugoh ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ugoh has time to react.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Ugoh. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ugoh.
Ugoh swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Buren checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Van Buren drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ugoh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ugoh is looking to clinch. #T3#
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Ugoh takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ugoh fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ugoh has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ugoh bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ugoh punishes Van Buren's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Ugoh misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ugoh avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Ugoh steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh tries to clinch up.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Ugoh throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren cracks Ugoh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Ugoh tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Ugoh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Ugoh ducked under it nicely.
Ugoh moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
A little jabbing left from Ugoh on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ugoh pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Ugoh finds it's target.
Van Buren throws a hook but Ugoh blocks it.
Ugoh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ugoh tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Ugoh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren thuds his right hand into Ugoh's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Ugoh misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ugoh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ugoh takes one on the button.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren takes a swing at Ugoh's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ugoh manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joost Van Buren.
Well Van Buren 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango
Date: May 26, 2018

#R1#
Van Buren swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Morgan throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Van Buren jabs at Morgan's body.
Van Buren moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Van Buren with a jab.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Morgan has time to react.
Van Buren cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Van Buren there.
Morgan throws a low kick but Van Buren moves out of range easily. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Morgan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
Morgan lands a nice hook to Van Buren's body. Van Buren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morgan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren cracks Morgan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Buren thuds his shin into the meat of Morgan's side.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Van Buren dips to his left and cracks Morgan with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Morgan ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
Morgan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Morgan clinches with his opponent.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Morgan manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan is looking to control Van Buren's arms but Van Buren gets an underhook and turns him. Now Morgan has his back to the cage.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
Morgan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Van Buren.
Morgan scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Buren blocks the elbow strike.
Morgan lands a shoulder strike.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Van Buren on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Buren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Morgan swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Buren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Morgan looks winded!
Van Buren avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not.
Morgan misses with some punches. #T4#
Van Buren lands a left hand. #BC#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Buren is looking to wear down Morgan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Morgan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Buren scores with a hook.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Morgan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morgan darts in trying to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Morgan's defenses.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren dodges the punch combination from Morgan.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren lands with a nice body kick.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Morgan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Buren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Morgan somewhat.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Morgan. That did some damage!
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morgan's sensitive parts.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Morgan swinging wildly here.
Van Buren scores with a hook to the body. Morgan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Morgan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Van Buren jabs Morgan right on the nose. Morgan blinks but takes it well.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Morgan in his tracks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to Morgan's midsection.
Van Buren shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Morgan eats them both and turns towards Van Buren to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2#
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Morgan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Morgan wants to counter with a clinch but Van Buren pushes him away.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Morgan under the eye.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Buren throws a combination. Morgan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Van Buren.#ROC#
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan takes one on the button.
Morgan is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Buren finish him?
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Morgan seems to have recovered his senses.
Morgan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Buren lands with a kick to the temple. Morgan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Buren pounces like a tiger and cracks Morgan with a vicious hook! Morgan is down but not out! Van Buren follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Joost Van Buren!

Event: KOFC 102 - Karelin vs Mountain
Date: Apr 28, 2018

#R1#
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Filho moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Filho is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Van Buren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Filho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Filho checks it.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren tests Filho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Filho's hands.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Filho.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filho at a distance.
Van Buren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Filho.
Filho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Filho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Filho slips the punch.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Filho should have avoided that one.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Buren throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Filho moves out of range.
Filho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but Filho avoids it well.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Filho off balance momentarily.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Filho looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Filho's head coaches at Zero Tolerance that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Filho counters with a nice body shot.
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Filho counters with a three punch combo that has Van Buren backing up. Van Buren nods at Filho to acknowledge the strikes.
Filho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Filho gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren swings for the body but Filho moves out of range. #T3#
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses
and Filho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Filho uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Buren has time to react.
Filho takes one on the button.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Filho's legs.
Filho is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Filho's sensitive parts.
Filho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Filho defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
Filho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Filho.
Filho bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
Filho avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Filho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Filho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A lazy left from Filho finds it's target.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Filho moves away.
Filho needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Filho takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Filho counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Van Buren does it's job there.
Filho throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Filho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Filho misses with a wild combination.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Filho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren jabs Filho to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Filho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Filho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Filho slips a jab and a cross from Van Buren.
It looked like Filho was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Buren scores with a one two! Filho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Filho misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
Van Buren stuns Filho with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Filho swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Filho might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Van Buren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Filho.
Donk. Van Buren catches Filho right on the button with a cross.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Filho moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Filho misses its target.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Filho throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some wild striking there from Filho.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren thumps Filho with a low kick.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
Filho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Filho keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Filho saw that one coming.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Filho's ribs.
Filho looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Filho throws a combination. Van Buren tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Filho avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab, jab by Filho - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Buren. That snapped Filho's head back.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range. #T4#
Filho shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Filho digs a good hook to Van Buren's body.
Filho throws a right and a left that Van Buren avoids nicely.
Filho tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Filho is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Filho throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Buren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Van Buren.
Filho looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Filho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Filho tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Filho.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand
and Filho counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Van Buren.
Filho moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Filho on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Filho scores with a hook.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Filho. #T1#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Filho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Filho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Filho blocks the leg kick.
Filho moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Buren tries to bum rush Filho with a series of wild strikes but Filho uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Filho throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Filho tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Filho has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Filho.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Filho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Van Buren dodges the punch combination from Filho.
Van Buren now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Filho takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Van Buren throws a hook but Filho avoids it easily.
As Van Buren looks to move away, Filho throws a big counter combo but Van Buren just gets out of the way.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filho ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filho drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filho manages to avoid it.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Filho counter with a right hand.
A combination from Filho does no damage. #T3#
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Filho counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Filho.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Filho's calf.
Filho moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Filho is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Filho counters with a stiff right hand.
Filho looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Filho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
It looked like Filho wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Filho looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Filho scores with a jab. Van Buren acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Filho is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Filho sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren motions for Filho to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Filho's shoulder, as Filho tries to avoid the shot.
Filho seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filho was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Filho to counter with a crisp jab.
Filho throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Filho misses with a straight right.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Filho checks a leg kick nicely.
Pedro Rodrigues Filho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Filho is just out of range.
Filho throws a big counter combination but Van Buren scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joost Van Buren.
Well Van Buren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3
Date: Apr 08, 2018

#R1#
Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Neil.
Neil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neil.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Neil lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
Neil lands a head shot.
Neil misses with a looping left.
Neil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neil looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Neil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren with a hook.
Neil walks into a jab.
Van Buren throws out a leg kick but Neil moves out of range and Van Buren only half commits.
Van Buren takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neil gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Neil.
As Neil backs away, Van Buren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Neil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Buren.
Neil lands a jab to Van Buren's midsection.
A head kick misses from Neil.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Neil.
Neil fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Neil moves out of range.
Neil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Neil will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren tries to land a leg kick but Neil saw it coming and moves away.
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Neil staying out of range there.
Neil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neil listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neil.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neil doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Van Buren throws a hook but Neil avoids it easily.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neil! But no joy.
Neil throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neil.
Van Buren has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Neil.
Neil dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Neil lands a right hook to the body.
Neil connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Neil slaps the foot to one side.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws a right hand that Neil ducks under and follows up with a left that Neil also avoids with ease.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Neil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neil lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
A jab from Neil misses.
Neil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Neil feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Buren's calf.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Neil connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Neil throws a body kick that misses.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
Neil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neil on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neil.
Neil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren stuns Neil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Van Buren avoids the head kick by Neil.
Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren punishes Neil's body with a nice straight punch.
Neil thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Neil sees it coming and moves out of range.
Neil looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Neil on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Buren takes a swing at Neil's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Buren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vince Neil will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Neil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Neil avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Neil was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Neil.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neil.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Neil.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vince Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Neil.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Neil! But no joy.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Neil lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Jab from Van Buren.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neil.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neil throws a big counter head kick but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Neil ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Neil checks it.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neil manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Neil scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neil misses with a kick to the body
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Neil.
Neil misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a two punch combo.
Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
and Neil counters with a thumping low kick.
Neil misses with a body kick.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Neil avoids it.
Van Buren catches Neil with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Neil swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Van Buren counter with a right hand.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Neil.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Neil just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Neil steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Neil.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Buren crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Neil - the referee stops the clock and Van Buren gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Neil. Van Buren manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3#
Neil misses with a head kick.
Neil stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Neil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Neil's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Neil tries a head kick but it misses.
Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big left from Neil misses.
Van Buren jabs Neil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Neil throws a leg kick that misses.
Neil misses with a kick to the body.
Neil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Van Buren throws a head kick that Neil semi-blocks.
Neil throws a leg kick but Van Buren moved away.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Neil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Neil throws a head kick but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Van Buren cracks Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neil throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Neil misses.
Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren thumps Neil with a low kick.
Neil takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Neil moves out of range easily.
Neil throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Buren.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Neil misses with a jab to the body
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Neil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neil scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Neil cracks Van Buren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren throws a one two combo.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Neil.
Neil misses with a head kick.
Neil misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Neil misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Neil's defenses.
A nice combination there by Van Buren.
Neil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Neil's legs.
Neil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Neil cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Neil saw that one coming.#T1#
Neil throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Neil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Neil misses with a head kick.
Neil throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Neil throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Neil lands a slapping body shot.
Neil misses with a body kick.
Neil getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Neil moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Neil blocks the leg kick.
Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Neil misses
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neil throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily. #T2#
Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Neil lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Neil. Neil obviously looking to wear him down.
Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neil bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Buren's head.
Van Buren works the jab nicely.
Neil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Neil lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Neil takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Neil throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren walks into a stiff left hand from Neil.
Neil is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Neil with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Neil keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T3#
Neil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Neil looks to move away, Van Buren throws a big counter combo but Neil just gets out of the way.
Neil tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neil cracks Van Buren with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Buren tests Neil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Neil tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Neil with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neil misses the body punch
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Neil stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil cracks Van Buren with a good jab.
Neil takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Van Buren blocks a head kick by Neil.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Neil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Buren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neil's head.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Neil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neil throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil just misses with a punch to the body.
Neil tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Neil scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren jabs at Neil's body.
Van Buren scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Neil lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Buren 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators 76 Mace v Knox 3
Date: Feb 09, 2018

#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Forbes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Buren misses with a jab to the body
and Forbes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the head.
Forbes misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Forbes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Forbes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Buren takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Van Buren.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Forbes misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Decent striking displayed by Forbes there.#T1#
Forbes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes misses the jab.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Forbes's ribs.
Forbes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forbes circles away quickly and effectively.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Buren thumps Forbes with a low kick.
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Forbes finds it's target.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forbes throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Forbes takes one on the button.
Forbes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.#T2#
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Forbes.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Van Buren motions for Forbes to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Forbes misses.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Forbes swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren misses with a body shot
and Forbes counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Forbes.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Forbes moves out of range easily.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Forbes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Forbes's head but Forbes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
And Forbes tries to counter it with a takedown but Van Buren pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Forbes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forbes dips to his left and cracks Van Buren with an uppercut!
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forbes changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Forbes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Forbes does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Forbes moves out of range of the strikes.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Forbes moved out of range.
Van Buren throws a low kick but Forbes avoids it.
Forbes looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Forbes.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Van Buren lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Forbes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forbes. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forbes.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Forbes missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Forbes manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slow jab from Forbes misses its intended target.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Forbes.
Van Buren lands a jab.
Forbes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Van Buren had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Buren swings for the body but Forbes moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Forbes.
Van Buren defending well as Forbes loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren takes a swing at Forbes's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Forbes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Van Buren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Forbes.
Forbes trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Buren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Buren pulls Forbes in close to his closed guard and prevents Forbes from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Forbes has gone for a leg lock! Van Buren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Forbes's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Forbes has his foot on Van Buren's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Van Buren works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Forbes looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Buren has picked Forbes up and slammed him! Forbes can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Buren manages to pass to side control!
Van Buren wants to control but Forbes is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forbes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Forbes struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Forbes is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Forbes tries to buck Van Buren off but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Forbes struggling a bit here.
Forbes is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Van Buren's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Forbes looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Van Buren trying to mount his opponent but Forbes defends it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Van Buren prevents Forbes from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Forbes blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Buren cracks Forbes with a good jab.
Forbes misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Buren throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Forbes counters with a single leg into guard. Van Buren didn't expect that.
Van Buren keeping moving, preventing Forbes from controlling successfully.
Forbes preventing the sweep.
Forbes wants to control from the top but Van Buren keeps moving.
Forbes advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Forbes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Forbes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Forbes tries for a kimura but Van Buren is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bradford Forbes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Forbes lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forbes.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Forbes walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Forbes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Forbes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Van Buren walks into a jab.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Forbes throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forbes lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren throws a hook but Forbes blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Forbes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him. #T1#
Forbes checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Forbes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Forbes seems unphased.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Buren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Forbes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Forbes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Forbes.
Van Buren takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Forbes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Buren stuns Forbes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forbes lands a nice looking body shot.
Forbes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Buren at a distance.
Forbes slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws the left hand but Forbes avoids the punch easily.
Forbes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Forbes slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forbes.
Van Buren throws a quick counter head kick but Forbes was just out of range.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Forbes checks it.
Forbes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Forbes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Forbes.
Van Buren thows a body kick. Forbes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Forbes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Forbes with the counter takedown but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Forbes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Forbes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Forbes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Forbes dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Buren sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Van Buren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes misses with a straight left.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy.
Forbes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Forbes ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Forbes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forbes throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Forbes throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Forbes tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Forbes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forbes scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren scores with a nice right hand.
Forbes throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Forbes misses with a body shot
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Buren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Forbes checks it well.
Van Buren throws a low kick but it's checked well by Forbes.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forbes was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Forbes is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Buren has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators 72 Petrovs v Mirage
Date: Jan 12, 2018

#R1#
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Power looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Power throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Power scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Nice jab there from Power.
The fighters circling - Power throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren slips a jab from Power.
Power feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Power walks into a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Power does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power misses with a looping right.
Van Buren is looking to land body kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Power just manages to avoid it.
Power gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Buren.#T1#
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Power scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a body punch
and Power connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Power misses with a right hand
and Van Buren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Power might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Power's hands.
Van Buren takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power misses with a head kick.
Power throws a head kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Van Buren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Power.
Power swinging wildly here.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Buren as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Buren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Power lands a jab.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Power throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Van Buren displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Power misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Power's knee momentarily.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Power tries to clinch but Van Buren moves away
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.#T3#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Power was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Buren defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Power throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Buren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Power circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big right from Power misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Power looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Power connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Power has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Power misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Power connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Buren. Van Buren circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Power throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Power avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Power takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Power with a nice cross.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Power uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Power bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Power.
Van Buren lands a jab to Power's midsection.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Buren finds it's way round the side to connect with Power's head.
Van Buren slips a jab from Power.
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Power.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Power just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Power. That did some damage!
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Power has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands. #T1#
Power misses with some punches.
Van Buren blocks a body shot from Power.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Power blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Power.
Van Buren has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren scores with a shoulder strike.
Power prevents a body shot from Van Buren.
Power lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Van Buren. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Power takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Power loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Van Buren looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Power looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
Power raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Power takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Power misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Buren - that will leave a mark!
Power connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Power lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Buren circles away quickly and effectively.
Power slips a jab and a cross from Van Buren.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Power's sensitive parts. #T3#
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Power.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Power knows he should have avoided that one.
Power on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Power is looking to clinch.
Power on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Power.
A big right from Power misses.
Van Buren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Power misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Buren counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren cracks Power with a good jab.
Power throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Power misses with a hook.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Power.
It looked like Van Buren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Power.
Power throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Power slips under a jab.
Van Buren throws a jab when Power was well out of range.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Power working aggressively here. #BC#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Van Buren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren lands with a nice body punch.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Power takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
Power gets a clinch.
Power digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
Van Buren misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
Power trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Power.
Van Buren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Power.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands.
Van Buren tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Van Buren looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice jab there from Van Buren.
Power takes one on the button.
Van Buren misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Power.
Van Buren dodges the punch combination from Power.
Power slips a jab from Van Buren.
Power misses with a straight left.
Van Buren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Power counters with a one-two to the body.
Power misses with an uppercut.
Power throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Power was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Power takes the fight into the clinch.
Geordie Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Power. #BC#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Power's leg. Power is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Power closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Power digs a right hand into Van Buren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Buren's gas tank.
Van Buren is working Power over against the cage.
Power doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head.
Power lands with a left to the head.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Van Buren into the cage.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Power struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Buren controls his hands.
Van Buren blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Power swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Power misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Buren taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Buren.
Van Buren tries to circle away but Power has him pinned against the cage.
Van Buren tries to work over Power's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.
Van Buren struggles to land a body shot inside as Power controls his hands. #BC#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Power's ribs.
Power pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Power tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Power.
Van Buren looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Power looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Power wants to clinch.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Buren.
A big right from Power misses.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Power.
Power throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Power should have avoided that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joost Van Buren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Buren, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators 62 Marc v DaSilva 2
Date: Dec 01, 2017

#R1#
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Ryan jumps back.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Ryan's front leg but catches the back leg as Ryan tries to avoid it.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ryan lands with a straight right. Van Buren didn't see that one coming.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren works the jab nicely.
Van Buren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ryan can pounce on him.
Van Buren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ryan connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ryan moves away.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Ryan.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryan.
Ryan unleashes a big counter combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nice straight punches there by Ryan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ryan.
Ryan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ryan walks into a straight right hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a jab to the body
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Ryan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Ryan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Buren lands a jab to Ryan's midsection.
Ryan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ryan throws a nice looking combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ryan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ryan. That one must have hurt.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ryan.
Ryan thumps Van Buren with a low kick.#T2#
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Buren with a hook.
Ryan throws a leg kick that misses.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
and Ryan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren catches Ryan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ryan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Buren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ryan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ryan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren. #T3#
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Van Buren moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ryan is able to avoid easily.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the head.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ryan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Ryan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Van Buren with a body shot.
Ryan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.#T4#
Ryan connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ryan scores with a head kick.
Van Buren throws a front kick aimed at Ryan's knee but Ryan avoids it well.
Ryan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ryan to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ryan manages to avoid it.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ryan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Van Buren throws a body punch but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.#KD2#
Ryan cracks Van Buren with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Buren looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Ryan finish him?
Ryan throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Ryan moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ryan just manages to avoid it.
Ryan defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Ryan tries a low kick but Van Buren avoids it.
Ryan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ryan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Ryan.
Ryan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Ryan swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Ryan throws a lazy body kick
and Van Buren counters with an inside leg kick.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Van Buren lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the head.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a left to the body.
Van Buren attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ryan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ryan checks a leg kick.
Ryan lands a leg kick that knocks Van Buren off balance momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
Van Buren misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ryan counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ryan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Buren seems to have got his legs back now.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Look low, kick high! Ryan uses the oldest trick in the book to send Van Buren tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Ryan is absolutely delighted - when Van Buren wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Ryan!
Jimmy Ryan is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Jimmy Ryan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Gladiators 59 Cedric v Jacks
Date: Nov 10, 2017

#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Mirage turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a hook. Mirage ducked under it nicely.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mirage on the side of the head.
Mirage slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Mirage throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirage slips a straight right by Van Buren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Mirage off balance momentarily.
Van Buren misses with a body shot
and Mirage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mirage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Mirage.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.#T1#
Mirage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mirage throws a leg kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Van Buren there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Mirage down.
Mirage staying out of range there.
Van Buren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Mirage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Mirage is out of range.
Van Buren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mirage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mirage jabs at Van Buren's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.#T2#
Van Buren showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mirage.
Van Buren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirage connects with a single shot there.
Mirage swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Van Buren punishes Mirage's body with a nice straight punch.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mirage thumps Van Buren with a low kick.#CL#
Mirage darts in and clinches Van Buren up against the cage.
Van Buren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mirage blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
A head punch on the inside from Mirage fails to land. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Mirage blocks the low kick.
Mirage throws a solid leg kick but Van Buren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mirage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mirage!
Van Buren throws a low kick but Mirage moves out of range easily.
Van Buren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mirage doesn't seem bothered though.
Mirage misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mirage.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses.
Mirage slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
As Van Buren backs away, Mirage returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Mirage's ribs.
Mirage is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Buren. That snapped Mirage's head back. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4##BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mirage throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mirage checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mirage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Mirage.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mirage. That did some damage!
Mirage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mirage blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Mirage's defenses.
Mirage bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Mirage slams his shin into Van Buren's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mirage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mirage's sensitive parts.
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Mirage's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Mirage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Buren fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mirage is out of range.
Mirage tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Mirage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Mirage loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
A shot to the body from Van Buren misses
and Mirage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Buren tries to work over Mirage's front leg with a kick but Mirage checks it.
Mirage doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Mirage throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Buren in his tracks. #T1#
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirage in his tracks.
Mirage swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Mirage ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
Mirage scores with a leg kick.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Mirage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirage misses with a head kick.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but Mirage takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.
Mirage doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Buren circles away.
Van Buren works Mirage's body with a nice hook.
Mirage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mirage sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Mirage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Van Buren checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Mirage misses with a kick to the body
and Van Buren counters with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Mirage lands with a kick to the temple. Van Buren shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mirage throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Mirage wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mirage keeps Van Buren at a distance using the push kick.
Mirage scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Mirage saw that one coming.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mirage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Mirage is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Mirage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Buren.
Mirage is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mirage just misses with a punch to the body.
Mirage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mirage looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Buren throws a chopping leg kick but Mirage manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mirage swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mirage lands with a straight right. Van Buren didn't see that one coming.
Mirage is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mirage moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Buren.
Mirage was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Mirage misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mirage throws out a leg kick but Van Buren moves out of range and Mirage only half commits.
Mirage connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirage's calf.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren tries to land a front kick but Mirage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mirage manages to avoid it.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Mirage blocks a leg kick.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Mirage moved out of range.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Van Buren sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Buren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mirage with a body shot.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren 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.
#R3#
Mirage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren lands a head shot.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Mirage throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
A slow jab from Mirage misses its intended target.
Mirage scores with a shot to the body.
Van Buren swings widly with a right hand
and Mirage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mirage throws a leg kick but Van Buren checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
Mirage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Van Buren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mirage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mirage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mirage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
and Mirage counters with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren avoids a kick to the body.
Mirage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mirage slips under a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses the jab.
Mirage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Buren will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mirage.
An inside leg kick from Mirage misses.
Mirage misses with a straight right.
Mirage throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mirage throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
Mirage tries to move into range but Van Buren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Mirage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good leg kick by Van Buren there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Van Buren blocks a leg kick.
Mirage tries to work over Van Buren's front leg with a kick but Van Buren checks it.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Mirage saw that one coming.
Mirage tried to score with a low kick but Van Buren checks it.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Buren scores with a kick to the body.
A punch combination from Mirage misses.
Van Buren takes a swing at Mirage's ribcage but misses.
Mirage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mirage misses with a low kick. #T3#
Mirage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Buren. Van Buren obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren throws a jab when Mirage was well out of range.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Mirage looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Mirage didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Mirage appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Buren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mirage feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Buren's calf.
Mirage misses with a leg kick.
Mirage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Buren.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mirage.
Mirage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Mirage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Mirage wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Mirage looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mirage in his tracks.
Mirage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but Mirage avoids it well.
Van Buren tries to work over Mirage's front leg with a kick but Mirage checks it.
Mirage misses the jab.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Van Buren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mirage misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mirage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joost Van Buren just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4##CL#
Mirage closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
Mirage lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Mirage is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Mirage lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Buren will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mirage has time to react.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mirage.
A head kick misses from Mirage.
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Mirage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage blocks the body kick.
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Mirage moved out of range nicely.
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
Mirage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Mirage shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Buren checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Mirage cracks Van Buren with a good jab.
Mirage throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mirage throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mirage. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mirage cracks the inside of Van Buren's front leg.
Mirage tries to land a leg kick but Van Buren saw it coming and moves away.
Mirage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mirage takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mirage throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Mirage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Mirage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mirage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Buren.
Mirage works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mirage counters with a good low kick that Van Buren was not able to check.
Mirage lands a jab.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Mirage.
Van Buren defending well as Mirage loads up on a big left hand.
Mirage throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Mirage moves away and avoids it.
Mirage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Buren lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Buren, right into the meat.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Mirage throws a quick counter kick to the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Mirage moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mirage.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Buren checks it well.
Van Buren avoids a kick to the body.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the body.
Mirage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Mirage throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mirage throws the kick towards the body but Van Buren avoids it.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T4#
Mirage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Mirage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Mirage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirage lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Mirage connects with an inside leg kick.
Mirage scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Buren should have avoided that one.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mirage's calf.
A left lands for Mirage.
Mirage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mirage. That snapped Van Buren's head back.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt
and Van Buren counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Mirage misses with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
Mirage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Van Buren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mirage checks it well.
The fighters circling - Mirage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Mirage.
Mirage scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Mirage slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a push kick but Mirage slaps the foot to one side.
Mirage lands a leg kick that knocks Van Buren off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Mirage.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren ducks right into an uppercut from Mirage.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Buren slips under a jab.#T1#
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Mirage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Mirage finds it's way through Van Buren's defenses.
Van Buren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mirage circles away quickly and effectively.
Mirage looks to land a combination but Van Buren avoids it well.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Van Buren getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Buren blocks a leg kick.
Mirage tries a head kick but it misses.
Mirage throws a low kick, looking for Van Buren's leg but Van Buren calmly moves out of range.
Mirage misses with a body kick.
Mirage is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Mirage pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Buren.
Mirage takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alphonzo Mirage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
A punch lands to the side of Mirage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good leg kick by Mirage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Mirage slips the punch.
Van Buren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mirage was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Buren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Mirage does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Mirage tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Van Buren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Buren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mirage misses with a body shot.
Van Buren swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mirage swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.
Mirage moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Mirage is looking to clinch. #T3#
Van Buren throws the left hand but Mirage avoids the punch easily.
Mirage throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the kisser.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Buren blocks the leg kick.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Mirage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Mirage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirage.
Van Buren unleashes a big counter combination but Mirage bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Buren throws a series of punches but Mirage avoids them all with ease.
Mirage walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Mirage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Mirage lands with a straight right. Van Buren didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Mirage misses.
Mirage swings for the body but Van Buren moves out of range. #T4#
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
Mirage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mirage throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Mirage fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Buren checks it well.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but Mirage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mirage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Mirage.
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mirage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mirage missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joost Van Buren.
I've got Van Buren 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Gladiators 54 Cedric v Xavier
Date: Oct 15, 2017

#R1#
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Van Buren tries to work over Bennet's front leg with a kick but Bennet checks it.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Bennet avoids it.
Bennet digs a good body shot into Van Buren's ribs.
Bennet misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bennet moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren lands with a cross.
Bennet walks into a jab.
Bennet misses the jab.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body
and Van Buren counters with a three punch combo that has Bennet backing up. Bennet nods at Van Buren to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses with a hook.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bennet.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Bennet. Those never looked like landing.
Bennet staying out of range there.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Bennet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Buren. That's going to slow Bennet down.
Bennet tries to clinch up.
Van Buren jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Bennet shrugs it off though.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren throws a jab when Bennet was well out of range.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range. #T2#
Van Buren scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren scores with a one two! Bennet had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Van Buren tries a low kick but Bennet avoids it.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Buren has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bennet in his tracks.
Bennet missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.
Bennet blocks the body kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Bennet misses the target.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Bennet flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Buren steps away.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Van Buren lands a jab.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Bennet keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennet only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bennet throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Bennet tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Bennet finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bennet looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Bennet blocks the leg kick.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance. #T4#
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Bennet's leg. Bennet is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Buren takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bennet will feel that in the morning.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice shot by Bennet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Bennet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Buren misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bennet.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bennet sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bennet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bennet in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Bennet takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.#T1#
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Bennet jumps back.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Bennet blocks a jab.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennet moves away.
Bennet throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
Van Buren is looking to counter punch.
Van Buren tries to score with a low kick but Bennet moves his leg out of the way.
Bennet now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Van Buren lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Bennet.
Van Buren fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bennet just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Bennet counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Buren shrugs it off. #T2#
Bennet lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Buren fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennet swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bennet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Bennet.
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bennet. That did some damage!
Van Buren scores with a jab. Bennet acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bennet's calf.
Bennet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Bennet doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Buren.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bennet moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennet slips a jab from Van Buren.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bennet looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming. #T4#
Van Buren tries to land a body kick
and Bennet counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bennet crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Buren - the referee stops the clock and Bennet gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Buren. Bennet manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Van Buren takes a swing at Bennet's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet checks it.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Bennet getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Bennet looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Buren will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bennet can do to turn this around?
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Bennet off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Van Buren throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Van Buren throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Bennet sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bennet throws a jab when Van Buren was well out of range.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Bennet counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennet throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bennet connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet defending well as Van Buren loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
Van Buren wants to land a leg kick but Bennet is out of range.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Bennet looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Bennet scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Bennet throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Bennet is out of range.
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bennet checks a low kick from Van Buren.
Bennet throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennet should have avoided that one.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Bennet manages to avoid it.
Bennet misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bennet misses.
Bennet lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Bennet checks it
and Bennet makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Van Buren really felt that one!
Bennet takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bennet feints a counter leg kick.
Van Buren wants to slow Bennet down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Buren lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
A nice side step and Bennet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Buren lands a jab to Bennet's midsection.
Van Buren's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bennet connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Buren scrambles back to his feet.
Bennet lands with a shot to the body.
Van Buren blocks a jab.#T4#
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bennet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Bennet throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bennet is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bennet's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren misses with a body shot.
Bennet let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennet avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Van Buren lands.
Van Buren throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Bennet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Buren.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Buren, 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators 49 Jawbreak v Money
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kozlov's sensitive parts.
Kozlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Kozlov off balance momentarily.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Kozlov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Buren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Buren fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Kozlov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kozlov jabs at Van Buren's body.
Van Buren works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Van Buren misses
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kozlov throws an off balance right hand
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Kozlov clinches up with Van Buren and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren motions for Kozlov to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kozlov throws a counter combo.
No joy there for Van Buren, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kozlov!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
Van Buren swings for the body but Kozlov moves out of range.
Van Buren throws a lazy body kick
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kozlov with a nice cross.#T2#
Kozlov misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Kozlov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kozlov thows a leg kick but Van Buren checks it
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren throws a sloppy body shot
and Kozlov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Van Buren clobbers Kozlov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kozlov.
Van Buren is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Van Buren defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov connects with a looping right hand.
Van Buren throws a right hand that Kozlov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kozlov also avoids with ease.
Kozlov throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
Kozlov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a head kick!
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a straight right hand.
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Van Buren throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kozlov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov swinging wildly here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Buren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.#CL2#
Kozlov forces Van Buren back against the cage and clinches.
Van Buren pressing his opponent against the cage.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Kozlov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kozlov's gas tank. #T4#
Kozlov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A shot in the inside from Kozlov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren is looking to control Kozlov's arms but Kozlov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Van Buren has his back to the cage.
Kozlov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Kozlov tries a body shot but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov lands a left hand.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Buren misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kozlov connects with a right hand. Van Buren shakes it off.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kozlov moves out of range of the body kick from Van Buren.
Kozlov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kozlov.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kozlov is looking to clinch.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination.
Kozlov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Buren.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kozlov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kozlov slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a leg kick
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A left and a right from Kozlov both land. Nice combination.
Kozlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kozlov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Buren lands a lovely overhand right.
Kozlov checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kozlov! But no joy.
Kozlov tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kozlov throws a good cross that connects.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Buren.
Kozlov needs to keep his hands up - Van Buren had a free shot at his head there.
Van Buren digs a good hook to Kozlov's body.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Kozlov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
A jab from Kozlov misses.
Kozlov misses with a straight right.
Van Buren is looking for a counter combo.
Van Buren lands a jab to the head.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Van Buren is predictable there
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kozlov thumps Van Buren with a low kick.
Van Buren defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kozlov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Kozlov misses.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Kozlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.#T4#
Van Buren waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kozlov.
Kozlov scores with a nice right hand.
Van Buren swinging wildly here.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kozlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kozlov on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Kozlov. That snapped Van Buren's head back.
Ivan Kozlov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kozlov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kozlov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kozlov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Van Buren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Kozlov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##CL2#
Kozlov moves into the clinch.
Kozlov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kozlov throws a leg kick which misses Van Buren's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Buren tries to avoid it.
Van Buren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Buren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kozlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Buren paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kozlov wants to clinch
and Van Buren counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Kozlov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick from Kozlov misses
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kozlov slips under a jab.
Van Buren throws a sloppy head kick and Kozlov moves out of range easily.
Van Buren misses with a hook
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kozlov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Kozlov misses with a body shot.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kozlov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T2#
Van Buren fakes the leg kick and cracks Kozlov in the body.
Van Buren tried to score with a low kick but Kozlov checks it.
Kozlov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Van Buren lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren tried to counter with a leg kick but Kozlov avoided it.
Nice shot lands for Kozlov.
Van Buren scores with a jab.
Kozlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Kozlov looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
Van Buren misses with the combination. #T3#
Van Buren defending well as Kozlov loads up on a big left hand.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Kozlov.
Van Buren checks a leg kick.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren slips a jab from Kozlov.
Van Buren keeps Kozlov at a distance using the push kick.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. Kozlov should have avoided that one.
Kozlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Van Buren stalks Kozlov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kozlov's face. Kozlov staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Van Buren connects with a body shot.
Kozlov looks to land a left hand but Van Buren moved out of range nicely.
Kozlov staying out of range there.
Kozlov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kozlov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kozlov is looking to clinch but Van Buren is avoiding it.
Kozlov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kozlov misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Kozlov moves into range and clinches up with Van Buren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Ivan Kozlov just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4##CL2#
Kozlov instigates a clinch.
Van Buren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren takes a shot to the head.
Kozlov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren lands with a short shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Ivan Kozlov has been cut.
Van Buren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Buren tries to circle away but Kozlov has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Van Buren on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kozlov.
Kozlov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Kozlov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Kozlov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Kozlov.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Kozlov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but Kozlov checks it
letting Kozlov counter with a right hand.
Kozlov misses the jab.
Kozlov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kozlov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Buren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Buren misses with a low kick as Kozlov jumps back.
Kozlov misses with a looping left.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren throws a leg kick which misses Kozlov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kozlov tries to avoid it.
Kozlov blocks the body kick.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Kozlov's leg. Kozlov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Kozlov thuds his right hand into Van Buren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but Kozlov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.
Van Buren takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Buren, as that shot connected.
Kozlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kozlov.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Kozlov moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Van Buren with a nice cross.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kozlov wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but Kozlov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
A left lands for Van Buren.
Kozlov throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Kozlov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Kozlov stuns Van Buren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kozlov tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Kozlov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Kozlov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Kozlov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kozlov throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kozlov throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Kozlov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Buren doesn't seem phased though.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Van Buren tries to land a leg kick but Kozlov saw it coming and moves away.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren scores with a nice body kick.
Kozlov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Ivan Kozlov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ivan Kozlov's cut.
That's time! Van Buren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Kozlov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Buren is looking to slow Kozlov down with leg kicks.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Van Buren lands a slapping body shot.
Kozlov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Kozlov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and Kozlov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Kozlov throws a chopping leg kick but Van Buren manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Buren seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kozlov throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Buren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kozlov.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. Kozlov saw that one coming.
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Kozlov.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Van Buren takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Kozlov tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kozlov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren throws a combination that misses #KD2#
and Kozlov counters with a beautiful punch that sends Van Buren to the canvas!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kozlov stopping the sweep attempt from Van Buren.#T2#
Kozlov is stalling in the full guard.
Kozlov is continuing to stall.
Van Buren on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Van Buren tries to get out of the position.
Kozlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Van Buren's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Buren is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kozlov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Van Buren looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ivan Kozlov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Van Buren has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Buren there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kozlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kozlov.
Kozlov throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Kozlov thuds a left hand into Van Buren's body.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kozlov manages to avoid it.
Kozlov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kozlov checks a leg kick.
Kozlov misses with a few strikes there.
Kozlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Kozlov. Those never looked like landing.
Kozlov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kozlov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Buren to score with a decent uppercut.
Kozlov throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren looks to land a right hand but Kozlov moved out of range.
Kozlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Van Buren throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kozlov counters with a nice leg kick.
Kozlov cracks Van Buren with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Van Buren.
Kozlov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Kozlov.
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kozlov.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Kozlov counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kozlov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kozlov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Kozlov!
Ivan Kozlov is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ivan Kozlov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Gladiators 44 Cedric v Hendrik
Date: Aug 25, 2017

#R1#
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petrovs is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Buren moves away from the strike by Petrovs.
Petrovs backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren slips under a jab from Petrovs.
Petrovs wants to clinch.
Petrovs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
Van Buren lands a nice looking body shot.
Petrovs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren tries a low kick but Petrovs avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrovs lands with a cross.
Van Buren missing with a left hand there. Petrovs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Petrovs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrovs seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrovs cracks Van Buren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrovs lunges at Van Buren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Buren's hand. #T1##CL#
Petrovs has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Petrovs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Buren's efforts to push away.
Van Buren is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Buren is looking to break free of the clinch but Petrovs has double underhooks.
Van Buren is struggling to control the position.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the side of Petrovs's head.
Van Buren lands a hook that snaps the head of Petrovs backwards.
Van Buren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrovs throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrovs.
Van Buren lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren cracks Petrovs with an open hand slap.
Petrovs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Buren momentarily.
Petrovs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
No joy there for Petrovs, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Buren lands the left hand.
Petrovs moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Petrovs is rocked!
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrovs.
Oh Petrovs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrovs seems to have got his legs back now.
Petrovs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrovs.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Van Buren turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Petrovs looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Buren throws out a leg kick but Petrovs moves out of range and Van Buren only half commits.
Nice body punch from Petrovs.
Petrovs sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Petrovs smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Good exchange - Van Buren coming out on top.
Petrovs tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away. #T3#
Van Buren lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Petrovs misses.
Petrovs throws a series of punches but Van Buren moves out of range.
Petrovs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrovs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Buren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Petrovs backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Petrovs ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Petrovs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren defending well as Petrovs loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrovs throws out the jab.
Petrovs scores with the left hand. Van Buren knows he should have avoided that one.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Petrovs, as that shot connected.
Petrovs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Buren scores with a jab. Petrovs acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Petrovs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren trying to stall but Petrovs improves his position. #T4#
Van Buren is struggling to control the position.
Van Buren leaning his opponent against the cage.
Van Buren tries a body shot but Petrovs blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Petrovs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Buren tries to stall but Petrovs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Petrovs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Petrovs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Buren takes a swing at Petrovs's ribcage but misses.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Petrovs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrovs.
Van Buren swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrovs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrovs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Joost Van Buren will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Petrovs takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrovs blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrovs tries to move into range but Van Buren moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrovs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A cross from Petrovs lands.
Petrovs lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Petrovs looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Van Buren flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrovs steps away.
Van Buren has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Petrovs lands the left hand.
Van Buren wants to slow Petrovs down by chopping away at his legs.
Petrovs looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Petrovs throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Petrovs.
Petrovs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Buren punishes Petrovs's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Petrovs closes the distance and pushes Van Buren back into the cage.
Petrovs fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovs lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Petrovs swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren is trying to stall.
Van Buren blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Buren is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovs.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Petrovs.
Petrovs tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Buren swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Buren lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Petrovs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Petrovs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Petrovs tries to clinch but Van Buren is having none of it.
Van Buren shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Van Buren slips a jab and a cross from Petrovs.
Van Buren loads up on a big right hand but Petrovs slips the punch.
Petrovs is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Buren.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at Petrovs's legs. #CL#
Petrovs darts in and clinches Van Buren up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrovs moves out of range as Van Buren strikes.
Petrovs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrovs.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Petrovs. #CL#
Petrovs clinches up against the cage.
Petrovs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrovs keeps control of Van Buren as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Buren lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch. #T3#
Petrovs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovs feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Petrovs's defenses.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Petrovs tries to clinch up.
Van Buren lands an overhand right.
Petrovs moves away from the strike by Van Buren.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrovs misses the target.
Petrovs looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Buren is just out of range.
A jab from Petrovs misses. #CL#
Petrovs clinches up against the cage.
Van Buren lands a right hand.
Petrovs has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrovs lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Petrovs as Van Buren tries to tie him up.
Van Buren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Petrovs prevents a body shot from Van Buren. #T4#
Van Buren is trying to force a seperation but Petrovs has the dominant position.
Van Buren gets through Petrovs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren blocks an uppercut.
Petrovs tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Buren avoids the damage to the body.
Petrovs has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Kaspars Petrovs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Buren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Buren lands a body punch in the clinch.
Petrovs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrovs swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Petrovs throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren leaning against his opponent.
Petrovs lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Buren backwards.
Van Buren lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Petrovs to his knees! Van Buren keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: Gladiators 37 Khabib v Kass
Date: Jul 15, 2017

#R1#
Van Buren stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from MacIntyre.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Buren lands a jab.
MacIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buren.
MacIntyre tries to work over Van Buren's front leg with a kick but Van Buren checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Robert MacIntyre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
MacIntyre misses with a head kick.
Van Buren scores with a sloppy right hand. MacIntyre should have avoided that one.
Van Buren scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Buren scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Buren misses with a wild combination.
MacIntyre half committed to a counter leg kick.
MacIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacIntyre.
MacIntyre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.#T1#
Van Buren throws a low kick but MacIntyre avoids it.
MacIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and MacIntyre counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Buren.
Van Buren steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from MacIntyre. That one must have hurt.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacIntyre moves away.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
MacIntyre walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Buren checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Van Buren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
MacIntyre throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but MacIntyre moved away.
A head kick from MacIntyre lands but Van Buren takes it in his stride.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It appears MacIntyre was looking to counter with a kick there.
MacIntyre moves out of range as Van Buren throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacIntyre dodges the punch combination from Van Buren.
It appears MacIntyre was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
MacIntyre misses with a straight left.
Crunch! MacIntyre slams his shin into Van Buren's torso.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
MacIntyre lands a head kick!
Van Buren swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacIntyre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Burens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Buren throws a leg kick but MacIntyre sees it coming and moves out of range.
MacIntyre fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Buren just manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a double jab.
Nice cross by MacIntyre.
Van Buren avoids the head kick by MacIntyre.
We've been told by MacIntyre's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacIntyre.
MacIntyre throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a body kick that stops MacIntyre in his tracks momentarily.
MacIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Buren takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Van Buren tries to work over MacIntyre's front leg with a kick but MacIntyre checks it. #T3#
MacIntyre misses with a straight right.
MacIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren blocks the body kick.
MacIntyre misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
MacIntyre throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
MacIntyre looks to land a body kick but Van Buren moved away.
Van Buren throws a wild body kick that MacIntyre sees coming a mile off.
MacIntyre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
MacIntyre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Buren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. MacIntyre doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Buren throws a nice looking combination but MacIntyre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick from MacIntyre.
A shot to the liver by Van Buren. Beautiful body shot.
MacIntyre throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren counters with a stiff right hand.
MacIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
MacIntyre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Buren.#T4#
Van Buren feints and then cracks MacIntyre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow MacIntyre down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacIntyre throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Buren cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacIntyre scores with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Van Buren.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacIntyre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Buren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Buren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from MacIntyre lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Van Buren has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Buren and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Buren looks to land a combination but MacIntyre avoids it well.
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from MacIntyre misses
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacIntyre blocks a head kick by Van Buren.
MacIntyre closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Buren fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
MacIntyre misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by MacIntyre!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Buren throws a lazy right hand but MacIntyre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacIntyre wants to land a leg kick but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren throws a hook but MacIntyre blocks it.
MacIntyre bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.
MacIntyre walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a front kick that sends MacIntyre stumbling back into the cage.
MacIntyre misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Van Buren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
MacIntyre is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacIntyre misses with a head kick.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
MacIntyre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Buren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Buren looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
MacIntyre tries to land a front kick but Van Buren steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Buren.
MacIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren defending well as MacIntyre loads up on a big left hand.
MacIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
MacIntyre throws a front kick that sends Van Buren stumbling back into the cage.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacIntyre. That did some damage!
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren motions for MacIntyre to come forward. Van Buren throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacIntyre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Buren scores with a nice head shot.
MacIntyre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. MacIntyre will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacIntyre. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Buren connects with the punch.
Van Buren misses the jab.#T2#
Van Buren misses with an uppercut.
MacIntyre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacIntyre looks for the body kick but Van Buren saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joost Van Buren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Buren takes a swing at MacIntyre's ribcage but misses.
MacIntyre throws a head kick but Van Buren moves out of range.
MacIntyre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MacIntyre with a hook.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by MacIntyre.
Van Buren lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacIntyre slips under a jab.
Van Buren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Buren misses the target.
Van Buren thumps MacIntyre with a low kick.
MacIntyre moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Buren throws out a powerful jab.
MacIntyre avoids the body shot from Van Buren. #T3#
MacIntyre throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MacIntyre.
Van Buren pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
MacIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
MacIntyre looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
MacIntyre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacIntyre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Buren moves forwards but MacIntyre connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
MacIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Van Buren lands an impressive looking overhand right. MacIntyre doesn't seem phased though.
MacIntyre misses with a leg kick.
MacIntyre blocks a jab.
MacIntyre throws a head kick but Van Buren moves out of range.
MacIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Buren! But no joy.#T4#
Van Buren blocks a head kick by MacIntyre.
Van Buren is clearly trying to counter these attacks from MacIntyre with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacIntyre throws a body kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with an outside leg kick.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Van Buren misses with a double jab.
MacIntyre throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacIntyre throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by MacIntyre.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren throws a right hand that MacIntyre ducks under and follows up with a left that MacIntyre also avoids with ease.
MacIntyre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacIntyre moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
MacIntyre throwing a counter right hand but Van Buren manages to avoid it.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren lands with a hook. MacIntyre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut. MacIntyre saw that one coming.
MacIntyre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Buren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
MacIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacIntyre is looking to chop away at Van Buren's legs.
MacIntyre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
MacIntyre throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren checks a leg kick nicely.
MacIntyre moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Buren thuds a left hand into MacIntyre's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Buren on the side of the head.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacIntyre moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. MacIntyre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Van Buren throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but MacIntyre is just out of range.
MacIntyre misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacIntyre ducks under a wild hook from Van Buren.
Van Buren works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Buren lands with a good body shot.
MacIntyre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
MacIntyre throws a sloppy head kick and Van Buren moves out of range easily.
Van Buren blocks a head kick by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
MacIntyre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
MacIntyre scores with a body shot.
Van Buren throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacIntyre sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacIntyre fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Buren has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Robert MacIntyre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks MacIntyre off balance momentarily.
Van Buren on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacIntyre. MacIntyre obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as MacIntyre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacIntyre goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches MacIntyre on the side of the head.
MacIntyre's corner calls for a 1-2. MacIntyre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacIntyre lands a head kick. Van Buren smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Buren throws out a loose jab but MacIntyre uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacIntyre lands a nice looking body shot.
A low kick from MacIntyre misses
and MacIntyre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Buren.
MacIntyre checks a low kick from Van Buren.
MacIntyre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacIntyre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Buren circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice straight punches there by Van Buren. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Buren.
MacIntyre throws a leg kick but Van Buren checks it.
MacIntyre explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Buren takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
MacIntyre lands with a slapping head kick.
MacIntyre lands a nice looking body kick.
MacIntyre fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Buren in the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacIntyre fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Buren.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Buren.
MacIntyre tries to work over Van Buren's front leg with a kick but Van Buren checks it.
MacIntyre misses with a body kick.
Van Buren throws out a counter right but MacIntyre avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren checks a leg kick. #T4#
Van Buren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits MacIntyres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A low kick from MacIntyre is predictable there
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Van Buren blocks the low kick.
MacIntyre tries to land a body kick
and Van Buren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Buren lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Buren lands a two punch combo.
Van Buren takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Buren pivots, looking for a leg kick but MacIntyre is out of range and Van Buren settles back down.
Van Buren connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacIntyre momentarily.
MacIntyre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from MacIntyre.
MacIntyre throws a half hearted mid kick.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. MacIntyre moves away and avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joost Van Buren.
Well Van Buren has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators 18 Lit v Kolov
Date: Apr 29, 2017

#R1#
Murphy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murphy misses with a looping left.#CL#
Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Van Buren in a clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Van Buren manages to break the clinch.
Van Buren lands with an overhand left.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murphy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Buren counters with a series of strikes. Murphy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren scores with a leg kick.
Murphy takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Buren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murphy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murphy will feel that in the morning.#T1#
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch lands to the side of Murphy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murphy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murphy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murphy throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Buren.
Murphy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
Murphy tries to bum rush Van Buren with a series of wild strikes but Van Buren uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Merf Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Murphy does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Van Buren on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Van Buren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Van Buren stuns Murphy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Buren is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murphy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Buren.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A punch combination from Murphy misses.
Murphy throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range. #CL#
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Van Buren throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Buren takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Murphy misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Murphy. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Buren prevents a body shot from Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #BC2#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren tests Murphy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Buren!
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Murphy with an open hand slap.
Van Buren throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Buren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Murphy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy. #T4#
Van Buren gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Buren misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Van Buren as the two fighters clinch.
Van Buren stalling in the clinch.
Van Buren displaying some good clinch control by pressing Murphy up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Buren.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren. #BC2#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Buren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Buren has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Murphy closes the distance but Van Buren moves to the side
and Van Buren counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murphy tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away. #CL#
Murphy rushes Van Buren and presses him up against the cage.
Van Buren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Van Buren.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy tries to clinch but Van Buren moves out of range.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Murphy misses with a few strikes there.
Van Buren sizes up Murphy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Murphy tries to clinch up but Van Buren circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Buren lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Buren ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Buren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Van Buren circles away.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Van Buren keeps it at a distance.
Murphy backing away here, and Van Buren unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. Murphy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Buren throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murphy takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Murphy is rocked!
Murphy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Murphy limp body while Van Buren jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!

Event: Gladiators FN Bravo vs Cold
Date: Mar 13, 2017

#R1#
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
MacIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
MacIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren scores with a head kick. MacIntyre tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
MacIntyre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Buren fakes a jab and throws a low kick but MacIntyre checks it well.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Van Buren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Buren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacIntyre.
MacIntyre will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Buren moves out of range of the strikes.
MacIntyre checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from MacIntyre misses the target.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
MacIntyre throws a solid leg kick but Van Buren takes the impact on his shin and smiles at MacIntyre.
MacIntyre throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Buren makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
MacIntyre avoids a kick to the body.
MacIntyre looking to land some kicks to the body here.
MacIntyre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Buren tries a low kick but MacIntyre avoids it.
Van Buren misses with a few strikes there.
MacIntyre checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
MacIntyre is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
MacIntyre tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T2#
MacIntyre misses with an uppercut.
Van Buren scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
MacIntyre jabs Van Buren to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from MacIntyre.
Van Buren swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
MacIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Buren moves away.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and MacIntyre counters with a low kick, right behind Van Buren 's knee.
MacIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Buren just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMacIntyre.
MacIntyre is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
MacIntyre clobbers Van Buren with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Buren misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like MacIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacIntyre bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacIntyre is looking to slow Van Buren down with leg kicks.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
MacIntyre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MacIntyre scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
MacIntyre misses with a low kick.
MacIntyre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch but MacIntyre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MacIntyre scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a right hand that misses
and MacIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren walks forward, straight into a front kick from MacIntyre.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
MacIntyre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
A left lands for Van Buren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from MacIntyre misses.
MacIntyre misses with a low kick.
Van Buren was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
MacIntyre lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to MacIntyre's calf.
Van Buren misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacIntyre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacIntyre tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Buren avoided it.
MacIntyre throws an overhand right that lands on Van Buren's shoulder, as Van Buren tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Buren lands with a straight right. MacIntyre didn't see that one coming.
Van Buren connects with a right hand. MacIntyre shakes it off.
Van Buren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good work by Van Buren as he checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacIntyre 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#
Van Buren looks to land a combination but MacIntyre avoids it well.
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but MacIntyre is out of range.
MacIntyre misses with a body kick.
MacIntyre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
MacIntyre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from MacIntyre misses.
A leg kick checked by MacIntyre.
MacIntyre moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Buren catches MacIntyre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacIntyre displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
Van Buren punishes MacIntyre's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Buren throws a body punch but MacIntyre moves out of range.
Van Buren moves in looking to clinch but MacIntyre pushes him off.#T1#
Van Buren misses with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacIntyre.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
Van Buren lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacIntyre's sensitive parts.
MacIntyre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
MacIntyre throws a body punch but Van Buren moves out of range.
MacIntyre throws a front kick that sends Van Buren stumbling back into the cage.
MacIntyre tried to score with a low kick but Van Buren checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from MacIntyre - that will leave a mark!
Van Buren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but MacIntyre avoids it.
Van Buren thows a leg kick but MacIntyre checks it
and MacIntyre counters with a thumping low kick.
MacIntyre lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
MacIntyre lets loose with a powerful body kick. Van Buren will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren is breathing heavily.
MacIntyre thumps Van Buren with a low kick.
MacIntyre feints and then cracks Van Buren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Buren down.
Van Buren misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacIntyre lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Buren's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
MacIntyre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for MacIntyre.
Van Buren misses with a two punch combination.
MacIntyre connects with a jab.
MacIntyre misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Buren has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
MacIntyre's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Buren under the eye.
MacIntyre lands a leg kick that knocks Van Buren off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by MacIntyre.#ROC#
Van Buren is rocked!#T3#
Van Buren connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacIntyre's hands.
MacIntyre moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Buren is still on wobbly legs! Can MacIntyre finish him?
Van Buren has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacIntyre.
MacIntyre is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Buren seems to have recovered his senses.
MacIntyre swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Buren.
Van Buren throws the kick towards the body but MacIntyre avoids it.
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and MacIntyre counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
MacIntyre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren defending well as MacIntyre loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren wants to clinch but MacIntyre slips to the side
and MacIntyre counters with a nice low kick that buckles Van Buren's knee momentarily.
Van Buren slips under a jab.
MacIntyre checks the leg kick.
MacIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Van Buren throws a low kick but MacIntyre moves out of range easily.
Jab, jab by MacIntyre - just one landing.
Van Buren misses with a low kick.
Robert MacIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacIntyre takes a swing at Van Buren's ribcage but misses.
MacIntyre's corner calls for a 1-2. MacIntyre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacIntyre connects with a solid leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Van Buren might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, MacIntyre has got the better of the exchanges.
Van Buren misses with a head kick.
MacIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacIntyre is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Buren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacIntyre lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Buren connects with an inside leg kick.
MacIntyre throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
MacIntyre scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert MacIntyre dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren throws a leg kick
and MacIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Buren throws a hook but MacIntyre avoids it easily.
Van Buren does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
MacIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
MacIntyre misses with a double jab.
MacIntyre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Van Buren's calf.
Van Buren throws a solid leg kick but MacIntyre takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Buren.
Van Buren is looking to chop away at MacIntyre's legs.
Van Buren tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacIntyre is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A swing and a miss from Van Buren.
MacIntyre throws a push kick but Van Buren slaps the foot to one side.
MacIntyre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
MacIntyre moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Buren on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Buren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Buren looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
MacIntyre sends Van Buren crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! MacIntyre is motioning to the referee to let Van Buren up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
MacIntyre lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Van Buren falls backwards - clearly groggy! MacIntyre dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert MacIntyre!
After winning the bout, Robert MacIntyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: 4Kings . 005
Date: Feb 04, 2017

#R1#
Van Buren slips a jab from Jekyll.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Buren. Jekyll shrugs it off though.
Jekyll misses with an uppercut.
Jekyll with a jab.
Jekyll has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Van Buren blocks a jab.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a body kick.
Van Buren punishes Jekyll's body with a nice straight punch.
Jekyll misses with a straight left.
As Jekyll tries to get set, Van Buren tries to push him back and clinch up but Jekyll manages to avoid the attempt.
Jekyll throws a hook to the side of Van Buren's head but Van Buren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jekyll has a couple of punches blocked by Van Buren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Jekyll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jekyll's gas tank.
Van Buren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Buren lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jekyll backwards.
Jekyll working aggressively here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC#
Van Buren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Buren looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Jekyll uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Buren.
Jekyll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.#CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
Jekyll is trying to stall.
Jekyll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Buren misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jekyll wants to stall.
Jekyll taking a breather. #BC#
Van Buren breaks from the clinch.
Van Buren slips a straight right by Jekyll.#T2#
Van Buren thumps Jekyll with a low kick.
Jekyll fails to land with a series of punches.
Jekyll takes one on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Doctor Jekyll has been cut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Buren.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jekyll throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
Jekyll walks into a stiff left hand from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jekyll throws out the jab. #CL#
Jekyll gets tackled into the cage by Van Buren. Van Buren maintains the clinch.
Jekyll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jekyll being controlled against the cage.
Van Buren keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jekyll's efforts to push away.
Jekyll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Van Buren lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Buren.
Van Buren cracks Jekyll with a good jab.
Van Buren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Buren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jekyll walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
That has opened up Doctor Jekyll's cut even more.
Jekyll throws the left hand but Van Buren avoids the punch easily.
And Van Buren counters with a quick kick to the body but Jekyll blocks it.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Jekyll takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jekyll loads up on a big right hand but Van Buren slips the punch.
Jekyll throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Jekyll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren misses with a looping left.
Jekyll drops his hands momentarily and Van Buren takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Buren moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Buren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Buren thumps Jekyll with a low kick.
Jekyll throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Buren connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Jekyll moves away and avoids it.
Jekyll unleashes a big counter combination but Van Buren bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A combination from Jekyll does no damage.
Van Buren misses with a double jab.
Van Buren misses the body punch
and Jekyll counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Jekyll's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jekyll on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Jekyll misses the target.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Buren. That snapped Jekyll's head back.
Jekyll misses with a straight left.
Jekyll throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jekyll throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jekyll. That did some damage!
Van Buren misses with a body punch
and Jekyll counters with a nice uppercut.
Jekyll missing with a left hand there. Van Buren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jekyll misses with an uppercut. Van Buren saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jekyll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jekyll swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jekyll's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Buren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Jekyll lands a jab to the head.
Van Buren staying out of range there.
Van Buren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jekyll misses with a hook. Van Buren ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jekyll keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jekyll doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Buren connects with a body shot that sends Jekyll's belly button to the back.#CL#
Van Buren moves into the clinch.
Van Buren has Jekyll pressed against the cage, preventing Jekyll from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Van Buren.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Buren. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jekyll misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Buren.
Jekyll lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Jekyll stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren misses with a combination
and Jekyll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jekyll throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Buren counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jekyll's knee momentarily.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Jekyll counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Buren scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Jekyll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Buren rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jekyll counter with a right hand.
Van Buren thumps Jekyll with a low kick.
Van Buren lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Van Buren gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Still in the clinch, Van Buren scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch. #CL#
Van Buren clinches. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Buren scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Buren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Buren defending well as Jekyll loads up on a big left hand.
Van Buren works Jekyll's body with a nice hook.
Jekyll thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
The cut above Doctor Jekyll's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.
Van Buren stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jekyll throws a head punch that misses.
Jekyll fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Buren blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jekyll working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Van Buren's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Buren feints and then cracks Jekyll's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jekyll down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Buren lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jekyll will feel that in the morning.
Van Buren thumps Jekyll with a low kick.
Jekyll lands a jab to Van Buren's midsection.
Jekyll takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jekyll throws a looping overhand right but Van Buren ducks down to avoid it.
Jekyll throws a hook but Van Buren avoids it easily.
Jekyll misses with a right hand
and Jekyll takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Buren.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jekyll's calf.
Van Buren sizes up Jekyll with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Doctor Jekyll's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Buren slips a straight right by Jekyll.
Jekyll misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jekyll throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Buren throws a shot to the body.
Van Buren chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jekyll is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Buren.
Jekyll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Jekyll might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jekyll throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jekyll moves away.
Van Buren cracks the inside of Jekyll's front leg.
Van Buren cracks a nice hook into Jekyll's ribs.
Jekyll slips under a jab.#T1#
Jekyll lands with a good body shot.
Jekyll has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Buren.
Van Buren scores with a nice body kick.
Jekyll jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Buren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Van Buren connects with a leg kick. Jekyll looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Van Buren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jekyll can do to turn this around?
Van Buren misses the jab.
Jekyll throws a big shot that misses.
Van Buren thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Buren moves out of range as Jekyll strikes.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.
Jekyll takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A big right from Jekyll misses.
That kick from Van Buren tenderised Jekyll's leg. Jekyll is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jekyll has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Buren.
Jekyll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Doctor Jekyll has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Buren ducks under a wild hook from Jekyll.
Jekyll misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Buren - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Van Buren closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jekyll staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with an uppercut that bounces Jekyll off the cage and back into range.
Jekyll misses with a straight left.
Jekyll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jekyll takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jekyll's calf.#T3##CL#
Van Buren moves into range and clinches up with Jekyll.
Jekyll misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Buren.
A bit of stalling here from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jekyll backwards. #BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch.
Jekyll takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A good leg kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren lands a leg kick that knocks Jekyll off balance momentarily.
Van Buren fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jekyll misses with a body punch
and Van Buren counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Jekyll ducks right into an uppercut from Van Buren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Jekyll takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jekyll throws out a loose jab but Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jekyll's calf.
Van Buren feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jekyll's calf.
Van Buren fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jekyll has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Buren scores with a shot to the body.
Jekyll chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
A jab from Van Buren finds it's way through Jekyll's defenses. #CL#
Van Buren clinches up with Jekyll and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Buren digs a right hand into Jekyll's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jekyll's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Van Buren.
Joost Van Buren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Van Buren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joost Van Buren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Buren 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joost Van Buren!

Event: 4Kings . 001
Date: Dec 24, 2016

#R1#
Galgulaid scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Van Buren there.
A punch combination from Galgulaid misses.
Sloppy strikes from Galgulaid. Those never looked like landing.
Van Buren thinks about the counter body kick.
Van Buren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Galgulaid under the eye.
Galgulaid chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Buren can pounce on him.
Van Buren lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Van Buren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnny Galgulaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galgulaid throws a series of punches but Van Buren avoids them all with ease.
Galgulaid walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Buren.
Van Buren lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Galgulaid falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joost Van Buren!

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