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Event: AKF 18     
Date:   Sep 18, 2021
#R1#
Skillz misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Skillz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Skillz moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Skillz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Skillz.
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Skillz.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Skillz lands a left hand. #T1#
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Skillz lands with a short shot to the head.
Skillz swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a shot to the body.
Skillz tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Skillz back against the ropes.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn cracks Skillz with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Skillz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Skillz.
Skillz throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Skillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Rijn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Skillz can turn it around.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn. #T3#
Skillz lands a right hand.
Skillz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skillz has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skillz.
Van Rijn tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Skillz blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz scores with a nice hook to the head.#T4#
Skillz tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Skillz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Skillz can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz throws a head punch that misses.
Skillz pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Skillz missing with knees to the body.
Skillz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Skillz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Rijn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Skillz lands a knee to the body.
Van Rijn tries to work over Skillz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
Skillz throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Skillz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Skillz wants to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Skillz's shoulder, as Skillz tries to avoid the shot.
Skillz just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skillz. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skillz blocks a jab.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skillz moves away.
Skillz appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Van Rijn clinches.
Skillz struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skillz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Skillz controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Skillz into the ropes.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skillz lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Skillz.
Skillz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz. #T2#
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz.
Van Rijn presses Skillz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skillz trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Skillz avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Skillz lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Skillz.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Skillz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Skillz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Skillz throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Skillz.
Skillz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.#T3#
Skillz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skillz.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Skillz misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Skillz lands with a light punch inside.
Skillz misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Skillz looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Skillz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Skillz is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Skillz lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skillz. #T4#
Skillz blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Skillz throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Skillz throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skillz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Skillz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Skillz working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Skillz fails to land.
Skillz presses Van Rijn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Skillz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Skillz cracks Van Rijn with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skillz lands with a right to the head.
Skillz blocks an uppercut.
Skillz misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Van Rijn 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Skillz against the ropes.
Skillz blocks an uppercut.
Skillz throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Skillz tries to tie him up.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn gets through Skillz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Skillz.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Skillz blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skillz lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Skillz.
Skillz prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Skillz misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skillz blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Skillz lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skillz's elbow.
Skillz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skillz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Skillz with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Skillz.
Skillz misses with a punch to the body.
Skillz lands a knee to the body.
Skillz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skillz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skillz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skillz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skillz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn takes a knee right on the jaw!
Skillz lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Skillz misses with a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Skillz scores with a shoulder strike.
Skillz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Skillz.
Skillz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Skillz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Skillz back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Skillz controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Skillz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skillz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Skillz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands. #T3#
Skillz tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Skillz back against the ropes.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skillz blocking some punches.
Skillz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn is working Skillz over against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Skillz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Jason Skillz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn presses Skillz against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn works on Skillz's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skillzs head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Skillz.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Skillz controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Skillz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skillz backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Skillz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skillz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Skillz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Skillz lands a body punch in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!

Mike Van Rijn wins by unanimous decision!

Mike Van Rijn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: AKF 13 | Cobb vs. Saint     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1##CL2#
BySubtraction instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction blocking some punches.
Van Rijn has BySubtraction pressed against the ropes, preventing BySubtraction from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BySubtraction blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
BySubtraction prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BySubtraction.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BySubtraction 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
BySubtraction misses with some punches.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
BySubtraction's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BySubtraction sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
BySubtraction softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
BySubtraction misses with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but BySubtraction uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head 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 Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses BySubtraction against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action.
BySubtraction lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn throws a hook but BySubtraction avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as BySubtraction checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
BySubtraction clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction can't break the clinch. #BC2#
BySubtraction breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws the kick towards the body but BySubtraction avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
BySubtraction tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn slips a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
BySubtraction thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as BySubtraction blocks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Donk. BySubtraction catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction blocks a low kick nicely.
BySubtraction throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
BySubtraction is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
A left lands for BySubtraction.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but BySubtraction is just out of range.
BySubtraction looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
BySubtraction swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crunch! Van Rijn slams his shin into BySubtraction's torso.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BySubtraction manages to avoid it.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BySubtraction comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Rijn.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn throws out a leg kick but BySubtraction moves out of range and Van Rijn only half commits.
Nice defenses there by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but BySubtraction breaks away and moves out of range.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Van Rijn swings for the body but BySubtraction moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but BySubtraction avoids it.
BySubtraction throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn half committed to a counter leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
BySubtraction fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BySubtractions jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BySubtraction scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tests BySubtraction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for BySubtraction.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A big left from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
BySubtraction misses with an uppercut
and BySubtraction takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. BySubtraction looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Van Rijn pushes BySubtraction up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
BySubtraction is trying to break free.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by BySubtraction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC2#
BySubtraction's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by BySubtraction. BySubtraction obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a series of punches but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Van Rijn's ribs.#T1#
Van Rijn tries a low kick but BySubtraction avoids it.
BySubtraction connects with a right hand. Van Rijn shakes it off.
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
BySubtraction lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands. #BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
BySubtraction 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.
BySubtraction tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut. BySubtraction saw that one coming.
BySubtraction misses with a looping right.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BySubtraction moves away.
Van Rijn scores with a nice right hand.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for BySubtraction.#CL#
Van Rijn darts in and clinches BySubtraction up against the ropes.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
A short right from Van Rijn.
BySubtraction has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
BySubtraction escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a nice inside leg kick.
BySubtraction slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn is looking to counter punch.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn swinging wildly here.
BySubtraction with a nice cross.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn slips a jab from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but BySubtraction moves out of range.
BySubtraction throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from BySubtraction.#T3#
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
BySubtraction throws a nice looking combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A quick step to the side and Van Rijn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
BySubtraction throws an off balance right hand
and Van Rijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
BySubtraction clinches.
BySubtraction blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
BySubtraction blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BySubtraction blocking some punches. #BC2#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
BySubtraction ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
BySubtraction lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Van Rijn rushes BySubtraction and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
BySubtraction keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged BySubtraction in a clinch.
BySubtraction looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as BySubtraction controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as BySubtraction controls the action. #BC2#
BySubtraction breaks the clinch.
BySubtraction fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but BySubtraction slips the punch.
Van Rijn takes a swing at BySubtraction's ribcage but misses.
BySubtraction throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction digs a good body shot into Van Rijn's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Rijn.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
BySubtraction jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Decent striking displayed by BySubtraction there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
BySubtraction swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
BySubtraction lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from BySubtraction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but BySubtraction moves out of range easily.
BySubtraction scores with a jab.#T1#
Van Rijn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
BySubtraction throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from BySubtraction! But no joy.
BySubtraction fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Van Rijn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab. #CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of BySubtraction backwards.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but BySubtraction blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
A short right from BySubtraction on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
BySubtraction pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from BySubtraction.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
BySubtraction tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn tests BySubtraction's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from BySubtraction. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
BySubtraction uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Rijn has time to react.
BySubtraction pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
BySubtraction lands a jab to the nose.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. BySubtraction does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BySubtraction.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Rijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.#T3#
A jab from BySubtraction does it's job there.
A left lands for BySubtraction.
Van Rijn walks into a stiff left hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
BySubtraction catches Van Rijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A cross from Van Rijn lands.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from BySubtraction misses.
BySubtraction looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of BySubtraction's head but BySubtraction sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
BySubtraction misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn throws a chopping leg kick but BySubtraction manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as BySubtraction throws out the jab.
BySubtraction lands with a good body shot.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but BySubtraction ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like BySubtraction was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Rijn moves out of range as BySubtraction strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BySubtraction lands a jab to Van Rijn's midsection.#T4##CL#
BySubtraction tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
BySubtraction using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, BySubtraction scores with a nice short uppercut.
BySubtraction tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
BySubtraction is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
BySubtraction manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Van Rijn cracks BySubtraction with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Rijn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
BySubtraction getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from BySubtraction.
BySubtraction throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
BySubtraction scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a nice leg kick that just misses BySubtraction's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BySubtraction sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Addition BySubtraction comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Van Rijn 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 Chris Dean scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight for Addition BySubtraction!

Addition BySubtraction wins by unanimous decision!

Addition BySubtraction 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: 8L 69 - L Jackson     
Date:   May 05, 2021
#R1#
Talis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Talis misses with a low kick as Van Rijn jumps back.
Van Rijn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Talis is avoiding it.
Van Rijn clobbers Talis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Talis.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Talis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Talis tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Talis throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Talis blocks it.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Talis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Talis misses with a two punch combination.
Van Rijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Talis momentarily. #CL2#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Talis blocking some punches.
Talis lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn trying to stall but Talis improves his position.
Van Rijn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Talis controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talis lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn is struggling to control the position.
Talis is working Van Rijn over against the ropes.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Talis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talis's elbow.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Talis controls the action.
Talis misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Talis controls the action.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Talis working aggressively here.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn 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#
Talis throws the kick towards the body but Van Rijn avoids it.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn throws out a powerful jab.
Talis slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
A punch lands to the side of Van Rijn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rijn tries to land a leg kick but Talis saw it coming and moves away.
Talis swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Talis misses with an uppercut.
Talis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Talis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Talis scores with a nice head shot.
Talis throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Talis misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Talis finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a jab.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn looks to land a left hand but Talis moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn swings widly with a right hand
and Talis counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Rijn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick from Talis.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talis holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch.
Talis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Talis throws a counter high kick but Van Rijn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Talis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Talis controls his hands.
Talis looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Talis blocks it. #T2#
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to stall but Talis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Talis backwards. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up with Talis and pushes him back against the ropes.
Talis scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn is trying to maintain a safe position but Talis gets an underhook and turns Van Rijn into the ropes.
Van Rijn is trying to push Talis away but Talis has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Talis's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Talis blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Van Rijn throws a chopping leg kick but Talis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Talis throws a quick counter head kick but Van Rijn was just out of range.
Digi Talis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talis is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Talis as he checks the leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a push kick but Talis slaps the foot to one side.
Talis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Talis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A good leg kick by Talis.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut
and Talis counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot that sends Talis's belly button to the back.
Talis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Talis's head but Talis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Talis misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
Talis moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy body shot
and Talis counters with a stiff right hand.
Talis thuds his shin into the meat of Van Rijn's side.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Talis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Talis moves away.
Van Rijn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Talis if he has to take too many more of those.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Talis moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Talis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Talis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Talis throws a push kick but Van Rijn slaps the foot to one side.
Talis misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Talis strikes.
Talis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Talis blocks a leg kick.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Talis.
Despite the aggression on Van Rijn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Talis 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 Rijn blocks a jab.
Van Rijn looks to land a left hand but Talis moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Talis's shoulder, as Talis tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Talis moves out of range.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Talis's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Van Rijn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Van Rijn has Talis up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn slowing the pace effectively.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Talis blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works on Talis's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Talis avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rijn 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!

Mike Van Rijn wins by unanimous decision!

During a confident post fight interview, Mike Van Rijn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: 8L 64 - Allardyce     
Date:   Apr 14, 2021
#R1#
Keenan avoids a kick to the body.
Van Rijn avoids a kick to the body.
Keenan throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Keenan has time to react.
Keenan tries to clinch up but Van Rijn circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Rijn throws the left hand but Keenan avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses with an uppercut
and Van Rijn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Keenan against the ropes. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Rijn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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 Rijn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Keenan blocks the leg kick.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Nice body kick there by Van Rijn.#T1#
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Keenan jabs Van Rijn right on the nose. Van Rijn blinks but takes it well.
Keenan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Van Rijn.
Keenan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Keenan looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn tries a quick counter leg kick but Keenan is wise to it.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan wants to land a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Keenan sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Keenan avoids it this time.
Keenan blocks the body kick.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Keenan swings widly with a right hand
and Van Rijn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice 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!
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Keenan in a clinch.
Keenan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Keenan backwards.
Keenan misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Van Rijn tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan. #BC#
Keenan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Keenan staying out of range there.
Keenan misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Rijn.
Keenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Keenan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination. Keenan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Keenan.
Keenan slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Rijn.
Keenan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rijn misses.
Keenan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Van Rijn 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 Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Rijn manages to circle out of the way.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Keenan is having none of it.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan connects with a high kick.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keenan throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming.
Keenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keenan catches Van Rijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but Keenan ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan throws a big shot that misses.
Keenan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Van Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Keenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Keenan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Keenan swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick that misses.
Keenan takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn scores with a hook.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Keenan misses.
Keenan scores with a jab to the head.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Keenan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids a kick to the body.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan is looking to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch.
Keenan takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Keenan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab #CL#
and Keenan moves into the clinch.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Keenan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Keenan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Keenan moves out of range easily.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Keenan. Van Rijn shrugs it off though.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan connects with a body shot that sends Van Rijn's belly button to the back.
Keenan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Rijn. That one must have hurt.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab.
Keenan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keenan 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.

Ryan Keenan dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Keenan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keenan was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Keenan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn motions for Keenan to come forward. Van Rijn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good standup being displayed there by Keenan as he connects with a hook.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Keenan blocks it.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick but Keenan moved away.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn cracks Keenan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Van Rijn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Keenan.
Keenan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Keenan.
A jab lands there for Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Van Rijn swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range. #CL2#
Keenan gets tackled into the ropes by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Keenan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn trying to control the position but instead, Keenan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Van Rijn into the ropes.
Keenan gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Keenan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Keenan lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Keenan throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.#T2#
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keenan.
Keenan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Keenan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Jab from Keenan.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn. #CL#
Keenan moves into the clinch successfully.
Keenan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Keenan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries to work over Keenan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Keenan tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Keenan has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keenan misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keenan 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 for Ryan Keenan!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!

Ryan Keenan wins by unanimous decision!

Ryan Keenan 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: 8L 60 - Oh to be a Gooner     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
King throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King moves forwards but Van Rijn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
King walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Rijn.
King throws a push kick but Van Rijn slaps the foot to one side.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King looks to land a combination but Van Rijn avoids it well.
King 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 Rijn throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
King throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn connects with a looping right hand.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from King.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
King thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
King misses with a looping left.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action. #BC#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from King.
King throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
King lands a jab to the head.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by King.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
King swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Rijn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Rijn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne King will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Rijn misses the target.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A quick step to the side and Van Rijn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between King's hands.
Van Rijn lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Van Rijn to counter with a crisp jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn cracks King with a good jab.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Rijn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King misses the jab.
King misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice shot lands for Van Rijn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rijn momentarily. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
King tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
King throws a lazy body kick
and Van Rijn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Rijn counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn works King's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Van Rijn connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Rijn clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Rijn. That's going to slow King down.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
King connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rijn momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Rijn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King throws a nice looking combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Van Rijn lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
King misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
King tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
King tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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 Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Van Rijn with the inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped King's head back.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through King's defenses.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A big left from King misses.
Van Rijn misses the jab.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A jab lands there for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from King.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by King.
Van Rijn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Rijn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Van Rijn tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Van Rijn darts in and clinches King up against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
King working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
King is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has King pressed against the ropes, preventing King from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!

Mike Van Rijn wins by unanimous decision!

A relieved looking Mike Van Rijn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: 8L 54 - Thungergods Wrath     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Donk. Van Rijn catches Thu right on the button with a cross.
Thu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alfred Top Team in the buildup to the fight.
Thu tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away.
Van Rijn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Rijn is able to avoid easily.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn throws out a counter right but Thu avoids it with no problem.
Thu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Thu in a clinch.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Thu throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Thu.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
Thu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands. #BC#
Thu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thu connects with a solid leg kick.
Thu throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn throws a front kick aimed at Thu's knee but Thu avoids it well.
A big right from Thu misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thu.#T1#
Thu 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 Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Thu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thu looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thu. Thu obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thu misses with a low kick.
Thu throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Thu.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Thu blocks it.
Thu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Rijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Thu connects with a jab.
Thu moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Thu's head back.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Thu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thu scores with a jab to the body.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn swings for the body but Thu moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but Thu moves out of range easily.
Thu throws a right hand that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a left to the body. #T2#
Good leg kick by Thu.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Thu.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut.
Thu throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn throws out a powerful jab.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Thu avoids them all with ease.
Thu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thu misses with the body kick
and Van Rijn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thu blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thu pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
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 Maung Maung Thu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thu lands a head shot.
Thu throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Thu tries to work over Van Rijn's front leg with a kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Van Rijn tries a quick counter leg kick but Thu is wise to it.
Thu moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thu scoring well with a low kick there.
Thu throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Thu.
Thu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Rijn is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Thu blocks it.
Maung Maung Thu is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn jabs at Thu's body.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Thu missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Thu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Thu.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thu scores with a nice strike.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thu looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thu is out of range and Van Rijn settles back down.
Thu jabs at Van Rijn's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Thu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Thu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Thu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Rijn just manages to avoid it.
Thu misses with a leg kick.
Van Rijn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thu is out of range and Van Rijn settles back down.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Thu throws a body kick.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thu.
Thu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thu throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Thu controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Thu controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Thu breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thu throws out the jab.
Thu connects with a crisp jab.
Thu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Thu connects with a solid leg kick.
Thu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Rijn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A nice leg kick from Thu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thu connects with a body shot that sends Van Rijn's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
Thu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Thu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Rijn. Van Rijn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Maung Maung Thu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Thu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
Thu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thu lands a body shot.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thu takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thu can pounce on him.
Van Rijn is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Thu throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Thu scores with a jab to the head.
A low kick lands for Thu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn connects with a high kick.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thu throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
Thu misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Thu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thu. #T1#
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Thu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
Thu punishes Van Rijn's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn tried to score with a low kick but Thu checks it.
Van Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Thu's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thu.
Both fighters circling a little - Thu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Van Rijn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Thu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Thu lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
Thu cracks a nice hook into Van Rijn's ribs.
Thu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rijn. That did some damage!
Thu lands with a hook. Van Rijn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Rijn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick that misses.
Thu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Rijn looks to land a body kick but Thu moved away.
Thu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Thu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Thu as he connects with a hook.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thu manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Thu.
An inside leg kick from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Thu throws a head kick that misses.
Thu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maung Maung Thu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thu, 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Maung Maung Thu!

Maung Maung Thu wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: 8L 50 - Teflon     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Morrison avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Morrison throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Morrison moves out of range easily.
Morrison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn cracks Morrison with an open hand slap.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Morrison throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Morrison can pounce on him.
Morrison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Morrison fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Morrison moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
Morrison misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Rijn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Rijn defending well as Morrison loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A combination from Morrison does no damage.
Van Rijn is looking to counter punch.
Morrison lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
A big right from Morrison misses.
Morrison misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Morrison moves out of range.
Morrison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Morrison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Morrison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Morrison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Rijn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morrison looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
Morrison shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Rijn should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Morrison is able to avoid easily.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Morrison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Morrison misses the target.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morrison.
Morrison looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Van Rijn has Morrison up against the ropes in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morrison throws a lazy head kick
and Van Rijn counters with a stiff right hand.
Morrison looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison wants to counter with a clinch but Van Rijn pushes him away.
Morrison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
Morrison lands with a kick to the ribs. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Morrison gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison dominated that round.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Van Rijn is predictable there
and Morrison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morrison tries a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn throws the left hand but Morrison avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Morrison slips a straight right by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Morrison pushes him off.
Van Rijn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Rijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Morrison throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Morrison tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Morrison, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn needs to keep his hands up - Morrison had a free shot at his head 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!
Morrison goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Morrison.
Morrison ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Morrison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Morrison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morrison throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Morrison connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Morrison lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Morrison digs a good hook to Van Rijn's body.
Morrison misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Morrison.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn cracks Morrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch. #T2#
Van Rijn looking to stall.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Morrison.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Morrison. #BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Morrison is just out of range.
Morrison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Morrison missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Morrison lands.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Morrison scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morrison throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Morrison.
Morrison throws a low kick but Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn throwing a counter right hand but Morrison manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
Morrison 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Morrison showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Morrison connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rijn momentarily.
Van Rijn tries a low kick but Morrison avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Morrison blocks the leg kick.
Morrison throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morrison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn throws a jab when Morrison was well out of range.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Morrison is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good leg kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Morrison throws a counter combo.
Morrison slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Morrison keeps the fight on the outside.
Morrison misses with a hook.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn connects with a leg kick.
Morrison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Rijn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn connects with a leg kick.
Van Rijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morrison throws a fast counter high kick but Van Rijn manages to duck under it in time.#T1#
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Van Rijn misses.
Morrison throws a one two combo.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Morrison avoids it easily.#CL#
Van Rijn rushes Morrison and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Morrison is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.#BC2#
Morrison breaks from the clinch.
Morrison rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morrison connects with a solid leg kick.
Morrison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Morrison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morrison misses with a body kick.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Morrison.
Ray Morrison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morrison digs a good hook to Van Rijn's body.
A slow jab from Morrison misses its intended target.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morrison.
Morrison throws a right hand that misses
letting Van Rijn counter with a right hand.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Morrison slips the punch.
Morrison slips a jab from Van Rijn.
A little jabbing left from Morrison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Rijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Morrison's ribcage but misses.
Morrison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Morrison throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Ray Morrison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters circle momentarily. Morrison darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Morrison.
I've got Morrison 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Ray Morrison!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ray Morrison!

Ray Morrison wins by unanimous decision!

Ray Morrison thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: 8L 48 - Samurai     
Date:   Jan 19, 2021
#R1#
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Snow.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Snow throws a body kick.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn throws out a powerful jab.
Snow misses with a double jab.
Snow tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Power Plant in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Snow misses.
Van Rijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Snow thows a body kick. Van Rijn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Van Rijn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Snow throws the kick towards the body but Van Rijn avoids it.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Snow lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Rijn connects with the punch.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike. #T1#
Snow lands a right hand.
Snow misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snow's elbow.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Snow back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Snow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside.
Snow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Van Rijn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Rijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into Snow's ribs.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow misses with a hook.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Rijn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Rijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow. #T2#
Van Rijn clobbers Snow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Good exchange - Van Rijn coming out on top.
Snow moves out of range of the strikes.
Snow scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Snow takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Snow blocks it.
Van Rijn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
Snow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Rijn.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A jab from Snow misses.
Snow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Rijn connects with the punch.
Jon Snow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snow throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Mike Van Rijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Nice shot lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks.
Snow lands a front kick.
Snow scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.#T1#
Van Rijn throws a combination. Snow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Snow lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Snow throws an elbow but it misses.
Snow struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Snow is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Snow can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Snow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snow misses with an elbow strike.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Snow lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Snow catches Van Rijn right on the button with 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!#CL#
Van Rijn rushes Snow and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
Snow misses with a punch to the body.
Snow misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Snow throws an elbow but misses.
Snow has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Rijn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Snow can turn it around.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snow misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from Snow, against the ropes.
Snow lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Snow throws a nice looking combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Snow scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Snow lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Rijn cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jon Snow showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Snow connects with a leg kick.
Snow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Snow slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Snow swings widly with a right hand
enabling Van Rijn to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Rijn clobbers Snow with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snow misses with a straight left.
Snow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Snow throws a head kick that misses.
Snow scores with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Snow avoids it easily.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Snow misses the shot to the body.
Snow lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Van Rijn does no damage. #T1#
Jab from Van Rijn.
Snow blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Snow works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Snow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snow blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from Snow.
Van Rijn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Snow's head.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Snow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Snow controls the action. #BC#
Van Rijn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Rijn.
Snow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Rijn tried to counter with a leg kick but Snow avoided it.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Snow.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow misses with a low kick as Van Rijn jumps back.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Snow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Snow throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to stall but Snow uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snow blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Snow.
I think Snow 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jon Snow!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: 8L 44 - Lil show     
Date:   Dec 31, 2020
#R1#
Snow tries to move into range but Van Rijn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Rijn blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Van Rijn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Snow keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves to clinch but Snow breaks away
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snow throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rijn on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Snow jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Rijn connects with the punch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook. Snow ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow throws a series of punches but Van Rijn moves out of range.
A low kick from Van Rijn misses
and Snow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Snow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick from Snow.
Van Rijn misses the jab.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A nice side step and Van Rijn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Snow fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Snow slips under a jab.
Snow misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow slips a straight right by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a series of strikes. Van Rijn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Snow.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Van Rijn has Snow up against the ropes in a clinch.
Snow controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Rijn tries to work over Snow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Snow is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Snow tries to tie him up.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Snow.
Snow prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC#
Snow breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Snow in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here. #CL2#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Snow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Snow.
Snow misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Nik Snow will probably get the nod.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Snow lands the left hand.
Snow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Rijn.
Snow connects with a body shot.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body kick there by Snow.
Snow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Snow motions for Van Rijn to come forward. Snow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snow throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Snow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Snow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Nik Snow is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn jabs Snow to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Rijn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Rijn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow checks a leg kick.
Nik Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Snow.
Snow misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snow.
Snow looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn looks to land a left hand but Snow moved out of range nicely.
Snow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Rijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Snow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Snow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Snow lands a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick there by Snow.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Snow. #T2#
Van Rijn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snow counters with a good low kick that Van Rijn was not able to check.
Snow misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Snow swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snow clobbers Van Rijn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Snow with the inside leg kick.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Snow is having none of it.
It appears Snow was looking to counter with a kick there.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nik Snow dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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 Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Snow wants to land a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Snow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nik Snow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Snow throws a right and a left that Van Rijn avoids nicely.
Snow lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Good shot there by Van Rijn.
Snow connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Snow lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rijn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rijn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Rijn missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Snow takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Snow dips to his left and cracks Van Rijn with an uppercut!
Van Rijn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Snow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Snow, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn misses with a looping right.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snow. That's going to slow Van Rijn down.
Snow pushes Van Rijn away with a front kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Snow checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Snow is just out of range.
Snow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A low kick lands for Snow.
Snow connects with a crisp jab.
Snow throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rijn.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Snow's corner calls for a 1-2. Snow obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snow bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Rijn's head backwards.
Van Rijn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snow works Van Rijn's body with a nice hook.
Snow cracks Van Rijn with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
A cross from Van Rijn lands.
Snow dips to his left and cracks Van Rijn with an uppercut!
Snow cracks Van Rijn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Rijn checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Snow.
Sloppy strikes from Snow. Those never looked like landing.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick that misses.
Snow throws a right and a left that Van Rijn avoids nicely.
Van Rijn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snow wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snow lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
Snow has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Rijn.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Rijn counters with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nik Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snow, 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for Nik Snow!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Nik Snow!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Nik Snow!

Nik Snow wins by unanimous decision!

Nik Snow made sure to mention his sponsor, UnderGround Supplements in his post fight interview.

 

Event: 8L 41 - Time travel     
Date:   Dec 10, 2020
#R1#
Tellkins connects with a jab.
Tellkins slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tellkins wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Tellkins has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Tellkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Tellkins misses with a body shot
and Van Rijn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tellkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Tellkins clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Tellkins's head.
Tellkins trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tellkins into the ropes.
Van Rijn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tellkins is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tellkins backwards.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Tellkins lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tellkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Van Rijn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tellkins is keeping busy.
Van Rijn is working Tellkins over against the ropes.
Tellkins lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Tellkins misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Tellkins is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tellkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Tellkins misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tellkins.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tellkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellkins's elbow.
Tellkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tellkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tellkins's elbow.
Tellkins throws a head punch that misses.
Tellkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Rijn blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tellkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Tellkins.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tellkins is working Van Rijn over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tellkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Van Rijn is trying to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling him.#BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Tellkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tellkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Rijn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tellkins.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Tellkins cracks Van Rijn with an open hand slap.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tellkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Rijn has time to react.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins. #CL2#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tellkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Tellkins controls the action.
Darren Tellkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tellkins.
Tellkins misses with a knee to the head.
Tellkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns Tellkins into the ropes.
Tellkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tellkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Tellkins.
Still in the clinch, Tellkins scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Tellkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Tellkins's head.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tellkins throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn trying to stall but Tellkins improves his position.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Tellkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tellkins can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn slows down the pace here.
Van Rijn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Rijn tries to work over Tellkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Tellkins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellkins.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tellkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tellkins in his tracks.
Van Rijn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tellkins. That did some damage!
Tellkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Van Rijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tellkins.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
Tellkins takes one to the chin there.
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Darren Tellkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Tellkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tellkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good work by Tellkins as he checks the leg kick.
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tellkins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Rijn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tellkins lands with a cross.
A low kick lands for Van Rijn.
Tellkins throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Tellkins's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tellkins. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Tellkins throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Tellkins misses its target.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Tellkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Tellkins counter with a right hand.
Tellkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Rijns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tellkins tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn connects with a looping right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Rijn. That's going to slow Tellkins down.
Tellkins avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a right hand
and Tellkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Van Rijn tries to keep at a distance but Tellkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn is working Tellkins over against the ropes.
Tellkins misses with some punches.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Tellkins controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Tellkins.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Tellkins lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands.
Van Rijn taking a breather.
Van Rijn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Tellkins.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Tellkins controls his hands.
Tellkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to work over Tellkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tellkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Tellkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Van Rijn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
An inside leg kick from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn throws out a powerful jab.
Tellkins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tellkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tellkins connects with a nice looking 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 Darren Tellkins.
I think Tellkins 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!

Darren Tellkins wins by unanimous decision!

Post fight, Darren Tellkins stared into the camera and said 'ha ha ha mike u got lucky the first time u dumb mf'.

 

Event: EK 22_ Wubba Wubba Dub Dub     
Date:   Nov 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn throws a chopping leg kick but Phetboonme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Phetboonme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Phetboonme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Rijn scores with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn catches Phetboonme with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phetboonme just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Phetboonme avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Phetboonme looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Phetboonme defending well as Van Rijn loads up on a big left hand.
Phetboonme misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn 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.
Phetboonme with a jab.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but Phetboonme ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phetboonme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Rijn stuns Phetboonme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme connects with a looping right hand.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Phetboonme misses with a leg kick.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Rijn.#T1#
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
Phetboonme tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rijn avoided it.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Rijn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Phetboonme wants to land a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Phetboonme swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme throws a series of strikes that have Van Rijn backpedaling.
Van Rijn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phetboonme's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Phetboonme fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Phetboonme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Rijn just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Van Rijn walks into a jab.
Phetboonme slips a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Van Rijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phetboonme.
A combination from Van Rijn does no damage.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Phetboonme blocks it.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phetboonme takes a jab right on the kisser.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phetboonme takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Rijn scores with a one two! Phetboonme had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Phetboonme uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Rijn 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 Phetboonme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Phetboonme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Rijn cracks Phetboonme with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme thuds his right hand into Van Rijn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Phetboonme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phetboonme counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Phetboonme feints and then cracks Van Rijn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Rijn down.
Phetboonme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Phetboonme scores with a leg kick.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Phetboonme walks into a straight right hand from Van Rijn.
A leg kick checked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Phetboonme.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Phetboonme moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme pushes Van Rijn away with a front kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn 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 Rijn throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range. #T1#
Phetboonme throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rijn lands with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Phetboonme blocks a jab.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Phetboonme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Van Rijn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phetboonme walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phetboonme crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Rijn - the referee stops the clock and Phetboonme gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Rijn. Phetboonme manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Rijn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phetboonme.
Nice straight punches there by Van Rijn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Phetboonme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Rijn can pounce on him.
Phetboonme clobbers Van Rijn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Phetboonme misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme walks into a left hand.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Phetboonme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch
and Phetboonme counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rijn blocks a low kick nicely.
Van Rijn tries to bum rush Phetboonme with a series of wild strikes but Phetboonme uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn lands a really nice looking cross but Phetboonme seems unphased.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn looks to land a body kick but Phetboonme moved away.
Phetboonme stalks Van Rijn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Rijn's face. Van Rijn staggers backwards, shaken.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phetboonme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Rijn is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Van Rijn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Phetboonme scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Rijn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Rijn walks into a straight right hand from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn ducks right into an uppercut from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phetboonme displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn missing with a left hand there. Phetboonme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Phetboonme in his tracks.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Phetboonme throws out a leg kick but Van Rijn moves out of range and Phetboonme only half commits.
Phetboonme scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab.
Phetboonme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Phetboonme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Phetboonme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Phetboonme misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn cracks Phetboonme with a right hand to the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Phetboonme misses its target.
Van Rijn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Phetboonme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phetboonme scores with a punch to the head.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phetboonme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Rijn blocks the leg kick.
Phetboonme walks into a stiff left hand from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Rijn throws a front kick that sends Phetboonme stumbling back into the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn.
Phetboonme throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Rijn.#T2#
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Phetboonme avoids them all with ease.
Phetboonme walks into a jab.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a jab. Phetboonme acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Rijn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phetboonme throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
Van Rijn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phetboonme.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick as Van Rijn jumps back.
Phetboonme throws the kick towards the body but Van Rijn avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rijn as he connects with a hook.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phetboonme.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme scores with a head kick. Van Rijn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Phetboonme checks a low kick from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick but Phetboonme checks it.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
Phetboonme connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn avoids a kick to the body.
Van Rijn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phetboonme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking body shot.
Phetboonme misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phetboonme takes one to the side of the head.
Phetboonme throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Rijn should have avoided that one.
Van Rijn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
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 Phetboonme.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Phetboonme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Rijn at a distance.
Phetboonme slips a straight right by Van Rijn.#T1#
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Phetboonme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Phetboonme throwing a counter right hand but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick that is checked
and Phetboonme makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A left and a right from Phetboonme both land. Nice combination.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
As Van Rijn backs away, Phetboonme returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Phetboonme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Phetboonme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Phetboonme throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there.
Phetboonme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rijn. That did some damage!
Van Rijn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn connects with a leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn tries a low kick but Phetboonme avoids it.#T2#
Phetboonme takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phetboonme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Rijn lands with a slapping head kick.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Phetboonme lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a decent looking hook.
Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Van Rijn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Rijn.
A nice leg kick from Van Rijn, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phetboonme back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Phetboonme misses with a double jab.
Phetboonme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn lands a right hook to the body.
Phetboonme missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phetboonme connects with a solid leg kick.
Phetboonme fails to land with a series of punches.
Phetboonme fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Rijn misses with a looping right.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Phetboonme. Van Rijn shrugs it off though.
Van Rijn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Phetboonme misses.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that Phetboonme ducks under and follows up with a left that Phetboonme also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Rijn backs up against the ropes. #CUT#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away.
Phetboonme throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phetboonme showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Rijn. #T1#
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Van Rijn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme is looking to chop away at Van Rijn's legs.
Phetboonme chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Van Rijn. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a head kick.
Phetboonme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Phetboonme moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Phetboonme.
Van Rijn lunges at Phetboonme with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phetboonme's hand.
Van Rijn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Van Rijn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Phetboonme ducks right into an uppercut from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from Phetboonme.#T2#
Phetboonme throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Phetboonme bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Rijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Phetboonme throws out a leg kick but Van Rijn moves out of range and Phetboonme only half commits.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Phetboonme throws out a leg kick but Van Rijn moves out of range and Phetboonme only half commits.
Van Rijn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Van Rijn connects with a looping right hand.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice cross by Van Rijn.
A nice leg kick from Phetboonme, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Phetboonme's body.
Phetboonme is looking to land body kicks.
Jab, jab by Phetboonme - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Phetboonme wants to slow Van Rijn down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.

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 Kongchai Phetboonme.
Well Van Rijn 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 47:48
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

A very excited looking Mike Van Rijn 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: ETERNITY Part XX: All Hollows     
Date:   Oct 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scorpion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Rijn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Rijn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scorpion.
Scorpion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Rijn lands with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Scorpion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A big left from Scorpion misses.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scorpion has time to react.
Scorpion throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Scorpion.
Van Rijn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn unleashes a big counter combination but Scorpion bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scorpion lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
Scorpion needs to keep his hands up - Van Rijn had a free shot at his head there.
Scorpion misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scorpion.
Van Rijn lands with a cross.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn 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.#T1#
Scorpion throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A low kick lands for Scorpion.
Scorpion defending well as Van Rijn loads up on a big left hand.
Good work by Scorpion as he checks the leg kick.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Scorpion slips the punch.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
A jab lands there for Scorpion.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
Van Rijn with the inside leg kick.
Scorpion looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scorpion lands a jab to Van Rijn's midsection.
Scorpion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scorpion looks to land a combination but Van Rijn avoids it well. #CL#
Scorpion closes the distance and pushes Van Rijn back into the ropes.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Scorpion blocks it.
Scorpion tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion keeps control of Van Rijn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Scorpion is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Scorpion fails to land.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Rijn up against the ropes.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Scorpion scores with a head kick.
Van Rijn works over Scorpion's head and body with a nice combination.
Scorpion lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a hook. Scorpion ducked under it nicely.
Scorpion is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Rijn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Scorpion works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
Nice shot by Scorpion.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scorpion.
That kick from Scorpion tenderised Van Rijn's leg. Van Rijn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scorpion looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Scorpion misses with a half-hearted attempt at 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!#CL#
Scorpion clinches up against the ropes.
Scorpion misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Scorpion working aggressively here.
Scorpion digs a right hand into Van Rijn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Rijn's gas tank.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Scorpion misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scorpion misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Scorpion with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Silva Scorpion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scorpion moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scorpion throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scorpion lands a right hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Scorpion is just out of range.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Rijn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Scorpion.
Van Rijn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scorpion doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Van Rijn avoids a kick to the body.
Van Rijn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Scorpion connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scorpion rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn lands a jab to the nose.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scorpion moves forwards but Van Rijn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Scorpion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Scorpion misses its intended target.
Silva Scorpion is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Scorpion misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Scorpion blocks the leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works over Scorpion's head and body with a nice combination.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Scorpion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion motions for Van Rijn to come forward. Scorpion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Rijn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Rijn cracks Scorpion with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws out a leg kick but Scorpion moves out of range and Van Rijn only half commits.
Scorpion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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 Silva Scorpion will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
The fighters circling - Scorpion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scorpion manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scorpion with a nice calf kick.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Scorpion. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Scorpion.
Scorpion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Rijn.#CL#
Scorpion moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva Scorpion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Scorpion tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Scorpion throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Scorpion controls the action.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Scorpion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scorpion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scorpion swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpion.#BC#
Scorpion breaks from the clinch.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scorpion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scorpion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Rijn at a distance.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scorpion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scorpion tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut. Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scorpion connects with a looping right hand.
Scorpion throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn throws out a counter right but Scorpion avoids it with no problem.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
A punch combination from Van Rijn 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 Rijn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Scorpion's shoulder, as Scorpion tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Scorpion misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scorpion misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn.
Scorpion throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries to bum rush Scorpion with a series of wild strikes but Scorpion uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn throws a good cross that connects.
Van Rijn blocks a leg kick.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Scorpion moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn throws the left hand but Scorpion avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion dodges the punch combination from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn walks into a left hand.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Scorpion's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Silva Scorpion did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Scorpion misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws the kick towards the body but Scorpion avoids it.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Scorpion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scorpion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A short left from Van Rijn.
A short right from Scorpion.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands. #BC#
Scorpion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion checks a leg kick.
Scorpion scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scorpion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick
and Scorpion counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scorpion throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Scorpion slips a jab from Van Rijn.
Scorpion with a hook.
Scorpion just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a nice head shot.
Scorpion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scorpion lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good exchange - Van Rijn coming out on top.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
Van Rijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Rijn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Rijn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion misses with a straight right.
Scorpion connects with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Scorpion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Scorpion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scorpion moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scorpion moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scorpion.
Van Rijn sizes up Scorpion with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scorpion has time to react.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Scorpion moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Scorpion misses its target.
Van Rijn walks into a left hand.
Scorpion lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Rijn's head.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Scorpion checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Rijn swats away the attempt to clinch by Scorpion.
Good shot there by Scorpion.
Van Rijn scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Scorpion misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Scorpion gets a clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scorpion's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Silva Scorpion 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Scorpion misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Rijn wants to slow Scorpion down by chopping away at his legs.
Scorpion's corner calls for a 1-2. Scorpion obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Scorpion misses the jab.
Scorpion scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scorpion moves away.
As Van Rijn backs away, Scorpion returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Scorpion fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Rijn.
Scorpion smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scorpion was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scorpion circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Scorpion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scorpion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scorpion loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scorpion throws a low kick but Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Scorpion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Scorpion throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Van Rijn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Scorpion tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rijn avoided it.
Scorpion scores with a leg kick.
Scorpion throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scorpion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn walks into a stiff left hand from Scorpion.
Van Rijn works over Scorpion's head and body with a nice combination.
Silva Scorpion is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Scorpion.
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Scorpion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scorpion swinging wildly here.
Van Rijn throws a push kick but Scorpion slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Rijn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Van Rijn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Scorpion swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Scorpion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Scorpion counters with a straight right hand.
Scorpion thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn walks into a stiff left hand from Scorpion.
Scorpion misses with a low kick.
Scorpion delivers a nice body kick.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Scorpion avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Scorpion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Van Rijn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Scorpion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scorpion wants to clinch.
Scorpion on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.

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 Silva Scorpion.
Well Scorpion has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 49:46
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silva Scorpion!

Silva Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Silva Scorpion thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: EK 17: Turnaround     
Date:   Oct 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phetboonme takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn tests Phetboonme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Phetboonme.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme throws a big counter combination but Van Rijn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jab by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands an overhand right.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Phetboonme tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn digs a good body shot into Phetboonme's ribs.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut
and Phetboonme counters with a nice kick to the body.
A combination from Phetboonme does no damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Phetboonme throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phetboonme misses with a kick to the body.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Van Rijn is having none of it.
Van Rijn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Phetboonme on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phetboonme catches Van Rijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Rijn 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.
Phetboonme blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phetboonme throws a solid leg kick but Van Rijn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phetboonme.
Van Rijn looks to land a right hand but Phetboonme moved out of range.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Van Rijn blocks the low kick.#T1#
Van Rijn lands a nice shot that snaps Phetboonme's head back.
Phetboonme moves out of range of the body kick.
Phetboonme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn lands with a cross.
Phetboonme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Phetboonme moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme appears to be looking for a big counter.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn lands with an uppercut that bounces Phetboonme off the ropes and back into range.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Phetboonme finds it's target.
Phetboonme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Rijn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Phetboonme.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
Phetboonme lands with a straight right. Van Rijn didn't see that one coming.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn. #T2#
Phetboonme wants to clinch.
Phetboonme is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Phetboonme tries a head kick but it misses.
Phetboonme 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 head kick from Phetboonme lands but Van Rijn takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn scores with the left hand. Phetboonme knows he should have avoided that one.
Phetboonme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Phetboonme 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.
Phetboonme needs to keep his hands up - Van Rijn had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Phetboonme has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head but Phetboonme sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phetboonme is looking to counter with head kicks.
Phetboonme rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Phetboonme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Rijn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phetboonme scrambles back to his feet.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phetboonme throws a low kick, looking for Van Rijn's leg but Van Rijn calmly moves out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Phetboonme throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Phetboonme strikes.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phetboonme misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Phetboonme had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head.
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 Rijn throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
Phetboonme is looking to counter punch.
Van Rijn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Phetboonme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Van Rijn finds it's target.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Rijn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Phetboonme backs up against the ropes. #CL#
Phetboonme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Phetboonme trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn presses Phetboonme against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme works on Van Rijn's body with a couple of short punches.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Phetboonme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Phetboonme gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Rijn dips to his left and cracks Phetboonme with an uppercut!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Phetboonme drives through and clinches with Van Rijn against the ropes.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phetboonme.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Van Rijn is trying to force a seperation but Phetboonme has the dominant position.#BC2#
Van Rijn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Phetboonme lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Rijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Rijn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phetboonme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Rijn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phetboonme misses with a straight left.
Phetboonme scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Phetboonme's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Van Rijn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Phetboonme has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands. #T2#
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Phetboonme as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phetboonme looking to stall.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme has Van Rijn pushed against the ropes.
Phetboonme digs a right hand into Van Rijn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Rijn's gas tank.
Phetboonme softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Phetboonme leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Phetboonme digs a right hand underneath Van Rijn's ribcage. Van Rijn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phetboonme into the ropes.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Phetboonme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Phetboonmes head.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Phetboonme controls his hands.
Phetboonme is looking to control Van Rijn's arms but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Phetboonme has his back to the ropes. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Phetboonme controls the action.
Phetboonme cracks Van Rijn with a nice body shot.
Phetboonme tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kongchai Phetboonme dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
Phetboonme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Phetboonme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Phetboonme throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Van Rijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Phetboonme was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Phetboonme bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Rijn's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rijn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phetboonme was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
Van Rijn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Phetboonme throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Phetboonme moves out of range.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
A low kick lands for Phetboonme.
Phetboonme walks into a left hand.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Van Rijn tenderised Phetboonme's leg. Phetboonme is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1##CL#
Van Rijn tries to keep at a distance but Phetboonme has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Phetboonme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phetboonmes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Phetboonme's body.
A low kick from Van Rijn misses
and Phetboonme counters with an outside leg kick.
Phetboonme tries to clinch up.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from Phetboonme.#CL#
Phetboonme instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme. #T2#
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Phetboonme avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phetboonme presses Van Rijn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Phetboonme as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Phetboonme works on Van Rijn's body with a couple of short punches.
Phetboonme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Phetboonme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongchai Phetboonme has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the ropes.
Phetboonme trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Phetboonme into the ropes.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Van Rijn.
I think Van Rijn 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

Mike Van Rijn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EK 14_Masters of Disaster     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phetboonme fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Phetboonme will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Van Rijn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phetboonme circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Rijn throws the left hand but Phetboonme avoids the punch easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phetboonme pushes Van Rijn away with a front kick.#CL2#
Phetboonme gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Van Rijn 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.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.#T1#
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phetboonme. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Phetboonme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn gets through Phetboonme's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Rijn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Phetboonme can turn it around.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn is trying to break free.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme is working Van Rijn over against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Phetboonme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Phetboonme looking to stall.
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Phetboonme slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick but Phetboonme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Phetboonme walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rijn as he connects with a hook.
Phetboonme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Rijn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phetboonme can do to turn this around?
Van Rijn throws a low kick but Phetboonme avoids it.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phetboonme takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phetboonme lands the left hand.
Phetboonme looks for the body kick but Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn jabs at Phetboonme's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phetboonme takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme ducks right into an uppercut from Van Rijn. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Phetboonme scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Phetboonme back against the ropes.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Phetboonme.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Phetboonme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working hard to break the clinch.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Phetboonme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Phetboonme lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phetboonme lands a body punch.
Van Rijn trying to land knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phetboonme's elbow.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Phetboonme scores with a hook to the body. Van Rijn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Phetboonme misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Phetboonme instigates a clinch.
Phetboonme presses Van Rijn against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Phetboonme pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phetboonme tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn blocking some punches. #T1#
Phetboonme tries to stall but Van Rijn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
Phetboonme lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Phetboonme.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Phetboonme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phetboonme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phetboonme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phetboonme struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Phetboonme blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Phetboonme. #BC#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phetboonme has time to react.
Van Rijn scores with a push kick.#T2#
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Phetboonme cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phetboonme misses with a kick to the body.
Phetboonme tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Phetboonme's head.
Phetboonme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kongchai Phetboonme is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Van Rijn as he checks the leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phetboonme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Phetboonme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phetboonme dips to his left and cracks Van Rijn with an uppercut!
Van Rijn throws a leg kick which misses Phetboonme's front leg but catches the back leg as Phetboonme tries to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Phetboonme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Phetboonme's shoulder, as Phetboonme tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Decent striking displayed by Van Rijn there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Phetboonme crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Rijn - the referee stops the clock and Phetboonme gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Rijn. Phetboonme manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phetboonme manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kongchai Phetboonme just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phetboonme ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn works over Phetboonme's head and body with a nice combination.
Phetboonme misses with a kick to the body.
Phetboonme avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Phetboonme throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Phetboonme is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
It seemed like Phetboonme was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Phetboonme moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Van Rijn - just one landing.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Phetboonme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Phetboonme tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Rijn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phetboonme! But no joy.
Van Rijn blocks a leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Rijn missing with a left hand there. Phetboonme was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kongchai Phetboonme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Phetboonme takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Phetboonme uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Phetboonme walks into a jab.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phetboonme moves away.
Phetboonme takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mike Van Rijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn throws a poor cross that misses
and Phetboonme counters with a series of strikes. Van Rijn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Rijn swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Phetboonme closes the distance and pushes Van Rijn back into the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Phetboonme fails to land.
Phetboonme blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Phetboonme misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Phetboonme. #BC#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phetboonme tried to score with a low kick but Van Rijn checks it.#T2#
A jab from Phetboonme misses.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phetboonme moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Phetboonme tried to score with a low kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Phetboonme needs to keep his hands up - Van Rijn had a free shot at his head there.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination but Phetboonme avoids it well.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Phetboonme tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Phetboonme fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phetboonme throws the kick towards the body but Van Rijn avoids it.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
And Phetboonme responds with a good body kick, but Van Rijn manages to step out the way in time.
Van Rijn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phetboonme on the side of the head.
Van Rijn 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 crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phetboonme throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rijn on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a sloppy right hand. Phetboonme should have avoided that one.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination. Phetboonme sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Phetboonme lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn had his way with Kongchai Phetboonme in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
A telegraphed right hand from Phetboonme misses the target.
Van Rijn looks to throw the jab but Phetboonme is out of range.
Phetboonme lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Rijn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Van Rijn blocks the body kick.
Phetboonme is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Phetboonme's body.
Van Rijn throws a wild body kick that Phetboonme sees coming a mile off.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn lands with a hook. Phetboonme tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Phetboonme is just out of range.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phetboonme.
Phetboonme ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn jabs Phetboonme right on the nose. Phetboonme blinks but takes it well.
Phetboonme misses with a hook.
Phetboonme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rijn scores with a nice head shot.
Phetboonme walks into a jab.#T1#
Phetboonme tries to work over Van Rijn's front leg with a kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Phetboonme tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away.
Van Rijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Phetboonme on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body. Phetboonme takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phetboonme tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick
and Phetboonme makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL2#
Phetboonme clinches.
Phetboonme misses with some punches.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phetboonme trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Van Rijn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phetboonme tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phetboonme scores with a shoulder strike.
Phetboonme's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phetboonme misses with a punch to the body.
Phetboonme tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it. #T2#
Phetboonme misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Phetboonme swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Phetboonme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phetboonme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Phetboonme.
Van Rijn cracks Phetboonme with a nice body shot.
Phetboonme keeps control of Van Rijn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Phetboonme throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Phetboonme looking to stall.
Phetboonme can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Phetboonme backwards.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Phetboonme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.

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 Mike Van Rijn.
I think Van Rijn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

Mike Van Rijn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: {EK} 8_UNCERTAINTY PRINCIPLE     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Por Pramuk misses with a looping left.
Por Pramuk walks into a stiff left hand from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn stuns Por Pramuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Rijn lands a really nice looking cross but Por Pramuk seems unphased.
Van Rijn 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.
Por Pramuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Por Pramuk's shoulder, as Por Pramuk tries to avoid the shot.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Por Pramuk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk walks into a jab.
Por Pramuk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Por Pramuk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Por Pramuk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Por Pramuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Por Pramuk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Por Pramuk 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.#T1#
Van Rijn connects with a jab.
Van Rijn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the body
enabling Por Pramuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Rijn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Por Pramuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Rijn scrambles back to his feet.
Por Pramuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Por Pramuk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Por Pramuk's ribcage but misses.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn misses with a kick to the body.
Por Pramuk is looking for the big counter here.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Por Pramuk moves out of range easily.
Por Pramuk counters with a body kick.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the body kick from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Por Pramuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn blocks a low kick nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick there by Van Rijn.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Por Pramuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Por Pramuk.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk misses with a looping right.
Por Pramuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Rijn in the body.
Van Rijn scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Van Rijn backs off Por Pramuk throws a huge counter combo but Van Rijn manages to avoid it all.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Por Pramuk misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the body
and Por Pramuk counters with a left and a right that stings Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Por Pramuk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Por Pramuk throws a body kick that misses.
Van Rijn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Por Pramuk takes one to the chin there.
Van Rijn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice shot by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn is looking to counter punch.
Van Rijn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick from Por Pramuk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn sizes up Por Pramuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Por Pramuk loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rijn as he connects with a hook.
Por Pramuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Por Pramuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Por Pramuk lands with a nice combination. Van Rijn backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Por Pramuk misses with a wild body shot.
Por Pramuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Por Pramuk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Rijn is able to avoid easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Por Pramuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Por Pramuk misses with a straight right.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Rijn looks for the body kick but Por Pramuk saw that one coming.
Van Rijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Por Pramuk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Por Pramuk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Por Pramuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mike Van Rijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Por Pramuk swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Por Pramuk's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Por Pramuk throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Por Pramuk misses with a few strikes there.
Por Pramuk lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Van Rijn pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Por Pramuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Por Pramuk and move into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Por Pramuk at a distance.
Van Rijn throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Por Pramuk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Por Pramuk blocks it.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries to work over Por Pramuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Por Pramuk creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Rijn's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Por Pramuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Por Pramuk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #BC2#
Por Pramuk manages to break the clinch.
Por Pramuk ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Por Pramuk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Rijn circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Por Pramuk moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn throws the left hand but Por Pramuk avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Pramuk.
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 Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Rijn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Por Pramuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Por Pramuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Rijn!
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Por Pramuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Por Pramuk staying out of range there.
Por Pramuk 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 Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Por Pramuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Por Pramuk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Por Pramuk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Por Pramuk feints and then cracks Van Rijn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Rijn down.
Van Rijn misses with a kick to the body.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Por Pramuk can do to turn this around?
Por Pramuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Por Pramuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Por Pramuk's head.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses
and Por Pramuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Por Pramuk throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Por Pramuk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Rijn lunges at Por Pramuk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Por Pramuk's hand.
Por Pramuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Por Pramuk throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Por Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheers as Van Rijn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Por Pramuk doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Van Rijn gets tackled into the ropes by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Por Pramuk throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Por Pramuk tries a quick counter leg kick but Van Rijn is wise to it.
Por Pramuk looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Por Pramuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Por Pramuk lands a head shot.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Por Pramuk! But no joy.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Rijn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a glancing blow to the side of Por Pramuk's head.#T1#
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up.
Por Pramuk throws a body kick that misses.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Por Pramuk on the side of the head.
Van Rijn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that Por Pramuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Por Pramuk also avoids with ease.
Por Pramuk 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.
Por Pramuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Rijn lands with an uppercut that bounces Por Pramuk off the ropes and back into range.
A head kick misses from Por Pramuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick. #T2#
Nice cross by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn digs a good hook to Por Pramuk's body.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Rijn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Por Pramuk at a distance.
Nice body kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Por Pramuk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Por Pramuk gets a clinch.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Por Pramuk's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Por Pramuk misses with a straight left. #T3#
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Van Rijn lands.
Por Pramuk blocks a jab.
Por Pramuk cracks Van Rijn with a good jab.
Por Pramuk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Por Pramuk avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Por Pramuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Por Pramuk's ribcage but misses.
Por Pramuk walks into a left hand.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Por Pramuk's head but Por Pramuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Por Pramuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Por Pramuk misses.
Por Pramuk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Rijn.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Por Pramuk at a distance.
Van Rijn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Por Pramuk will feel that in the morning.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Rijn gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Por Pramuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn dodges the punch combination from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Por Pramuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Por Pramuk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Por Pramuk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Mike Van Rijn did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Por Pramuk throws a push kick but Van Rijn slaps the foot to one side.
Por Pramuk avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch there but Van Rijn circles away.
Nice jab there from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Por Pramuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Por Pramuk takes one to the chin there.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Por Pramuk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Por Pramuk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk is looking to clinch.
Por Pramuk throws the kick towards the body but Van Rijn avoids it.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn thows a body kick. Por Pramuk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Por Pramuk tries a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.
Por Pramuk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Por Pramuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Por Pramuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut there from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk motions for Van Rijn to come forward. Por Pramuk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot that sends Por Pramuk's belly button to the back.
Por Pramuk defending well as Van Rijn loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Por Pramuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Por Pramuk digs a good hook to Van Rijn's body.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Por Pramuk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk walks into a straight right hand from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Por Pramuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Por Pramuk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a shot to the body.
Por Pramuk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Por Pramuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Por Pramuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk counters with a body kick.#T3#
Por Pramuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Van Rijn throws a combination that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Por Pramuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Por Pramuk throws a shot to the body.
Van Rijn sizes up Por Pramuk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Por Pramuk on the side of the head.
Van Rijn thows a body kick. Por Pramuk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk slips under a jab.
Por Pramuk wants to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Por Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Por Pramuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Por Pramuk jabs at Van Rijn's body.
Van Rijn throws a nice looking combination but Por Pramuk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Por Pramuk scores with a kick to the midsection.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jab, jab by Van Rijn - just one landing.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Por Pramuk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Rijn scrambles back to his feet.
Van Rijn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Por Pramuk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn lands a front kick.
Van Rijn scores with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a push kick but Por Pramuk slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick that knocks Por Pramuk off balance momentarily.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Por Pramuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Por Pramuk and move into the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn had his way with Dieselnoi Por Pramuk in that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Por Pramuk misses with a body kick.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Por Pramuk counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Por Pramuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Por Pramuk connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn lands with a right hand. #T1#
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Por Pramuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a jab.
Por Pramuk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk flicks out a counter leg kick but Van Rijn steps away.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Por Pramuk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rijn thinking. #CL2#
Por Pramuk has Van Rijn up against the ropes in a clinch.
Por Pramuk tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Por Pramuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Rijn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a nice head kick! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Por Pramuk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Por Pramuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Pramuk throws a low kick but Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Por Pramuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Por Pramuk slips the punch.
Van Rijn jabs Por Pramuk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Por Pramuk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Por Pramuk's ribcage but misses.
As Van Rijn backs off Por Pramuk throws a huge counter combo but Van Rijn manages to avoid it all.
Por Pramuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Por Pramuk moves in looking to clinch but Van Rijn pushes him off.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Por Pramuk takes a step back to recover.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
Por Pramuk stalks Van Rijn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Rijn's face. Van Rijn staggers backwards, shaken.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Por Pramuk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Por Pramuk staying out of range there.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Por Pramuk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Por Pramuk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk catches Van Rijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Rijn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Rijn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Por Pramuk misses with a looping left.
Por Pramuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Por Pramuk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Por Pramuk wants to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Por Pramuk lands a head kick!
Por Pramuk misses with a body kick.
Por Pramuk throws a right and a left that Van Rijn avoids nicely.

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 Mike Van Rijn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Rijn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well fought! I'll be back stronger next time!'.

 

Event: ETERNITY 5     
Date:   Jul 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La De Hoya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
La De Hoya lands an overhand right.
Van Rijn keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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.
La De Hoya thuds his shin into the meat of Van Rijn's side.
Van Rijn digs a good body shot into La De Hoya's ribs.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head.
La De Hoya just misses with a punch to the body.
La De Hoya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick from La De Hoya lands but Van Rijn takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn 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!
La De Hoya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Van Rijn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by La De Hoya. #CL#
La De Hoya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya is working Van Rijn over against the ropes.
La De Hoya throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it. #T1#
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
Our sources have told us that La De Hoya has been working on his elbows in the gym.
La De Hoya lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
La De Hoya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from La De Hoya, against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La De Hoya comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
La De Hoya tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La De Hoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
La De Hoya misses with a punch to the body.
La De Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La De Hoya throws an elbow that misses.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La De Hoya misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
La De Hoya moves out of range of the body kick.
La De Hoya blocks a jab.
A counter left hand to the body from La De Hoya misses its target.
La De Hoya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rijn on the side of the head.
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped La De Hoya in his tracks.
La De Hoya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
La De Hoya lands a really nice looking cross but Van Rijn seems unphased.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La De Hoya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. La De Hoya moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn moves out of range as La De Hoya throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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#
La De Hoya throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
La De Hoya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by La De Hoya.
A telegraphed right hand from La De Hoya misses the target.
La De Hoya lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from La De Hoya finds it's target.
La De Hoya misses with an attempted mid kick.
La De Hoya 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 Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
La De Hoya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from La De Hoya.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting La De Hoya here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
La De Hoya is looking to chop away at Van Rijn's legs.
Van Rijn 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.
La De Hoya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by La De Hoya. La De Hoya obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
La De Hoya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Rijn scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
La De Hoya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
La De Hoya throws out a leg kick but Van Rijn moves out of range and La De Hoya only half commits.
Van Rijn stuns La De Hoya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
La De Hoya throws a front kick aimed at Van Rijn's knee but Van Rijn avoids it well.
La De Hoya throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Rijn there as he acknowledges the shot.
La De Hoya walks into a stiff left hand from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn cracks La De Hoya with a good jab.
La De Hoya moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Van Rijn looks to throw the jab but La De Hoya is out of range.
La De Hoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but La De Hoya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A left lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
La De Hoya misses with a kick to the body.
La De Hoya throws a body kick that misses.
Van Rijn cracks La De Hoya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La De Hoya misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
La De Hoya throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
La De Hoya throws a front kick aimed at Van Rijn's knee but Van Rijn avoids it well.
A nice leg kick from La De Hoya, right into the meat of the thigh.
La De Hoya wants to clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
La De Hoya rushes Van Rijn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
La De Hoya tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
La De Hoya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La De Hoya lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
La De Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
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 Marious La De Hoya will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marious La De Hoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick but La De Hoya sees it coming and moves out of range.
La De Hoya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but La De Hoya ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a looping right.
La De Hoya throws a front kick aimed at Van Rijn's knee but Van Rijn avoids it well.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by La De Hoya and move into the clinch position.
La De Hoya doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected. #CL#
La De Hoya moves into the clinch successfully.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
La De Hoya pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
La De Hoya creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Rijn's defenses.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Mike Van Rijn's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, La De Hoya just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow. #T1#
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike.
La De Hoya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
La De Hoya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
La De Hoya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
La De Hoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Rijn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
La De Hoya scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, La De Hoya throws an elbow but misses.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
La De Hoya tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Van Rijn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
La De Hoya gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Rijn can do to turn this around?
La De Hoya lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by La De Hoya. #T2#
La De Hoya tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
La De Hoya misses with an elbow strike.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Rijn takes an elbow to the forehead.
La De Hoya misses with an elbow over the top.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body.
La De Hoya trying to land knees to the body.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from La De Hoya as the two fighters clinch.
La De Hoya missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike.
La De Hoya missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
Nice elbow from La De Hoya.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
La De Hoya throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from La De Hoya, right into the meat of the thigh.
La De Hoya throws a push kick but Van Rijn slaps the foot to one side.
A shot to the liver by La De Hoya. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
La De Hoya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
La De Hoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rijn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Rijn with the inside leg kick.
La De Hoya thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick from La De Hoya, right into the meat of the thigh.
A clash of legs there as Van Rijn blocks the low kick.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from La De Hoya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It seemed like Van Rijn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before La De Hoya has time to react.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but La De Hoya slips the punch.
La De Hoya cracks Van Rijn with an open hand slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La De Hoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
La De Hoya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La De Hoya moves away.
La De Hoya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La De Hoya looks to clinch
and Van Rijn counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from La De Hoya tenderised Van Rijn's leg. Van Rijn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rijn as he connects with a hook.
La De Hoya throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
La De Hoya closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#The cut above Mike Van Rijn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
La De Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya lands an elbow that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks for a moment.
La De Hoya works on Van Rijn's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn gets through La De Hoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
Good body shot from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya misses with an elbow strike.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn pushes La De Hoya back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
La De Hoya lands an elbow just above Van Rijn 's eye. #CUT#Mike Van Rijn's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
La De Hoya lands a nice elbow.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marious La De Hoya!
A very excited looking Marious La De Hoya 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: E: 2 - LAMBERT VS VIP     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellkins throws a push kick but Van Rijn slaps the foot to one side.
Tellkins throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Tellkins throws a front kick aimed at Van Rijn's knee but Van Rijn avoids it well.
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tellkins back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Tellkins moves out of range.
Van Rijn connects with a high kick.
Tellkins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Rijn.
Tellkins throws a low kick, looking for Van Rijn's leg but Van Rijn calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rijn misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tellkins drops his hands momentarily and Van Rijn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Rijn 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Tellkins misses.
Van Rijn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tellkins tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Tellkins.
Tellkins wants to slow Van Rijn down by chopping away at his legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn scores with a nice head shot.
Tellkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T1#
Van Rijn scores with a nice head shot.
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into Tellkins's ribs.
Van Rijn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Rijn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Rijn looks for the body kick but Tellkins saw that one coming.
Tellkins throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tellkins throws a leg kick which misses Van Rijn's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Rijn tries to avoid it.
Tellkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Rijn looks for the body kick but Tellkins saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tellkins misses with a low kick.
Tellkins scores with a head kick. #CUT#It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tellkins is looking to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws out a leg kick but Van Rijn moves out of range and Tellkins only half commits.
Van Rijn tests Tellkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tellkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tellkins's head.
Tellkins blocks a head kick by Van Rijn. #T2#
Van Rijn delivers a nice body kick.
Van Rijn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tellkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Tellkins tries to score with a low kick but Van Rijn moves his leg out of the way.
Van Rijn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tellkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins lands with a good body shot.
Tellkins throws a lazy head kick
and Van Rijn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Tellkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Tellkins throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
Van Rijn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tellkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tellkins moves away.
Van Rijn with a hook.
Van Rijn sizes up Tellkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Tellkins's head back.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tellkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Tellkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Van Rijn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Rijn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tellkins. Tellkins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Van Rijn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tellkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Rijn fakes the leg kick and cracks Tellkins in the body.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tellkins motions for Van Rijn to come forward. Tellkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tellkins on the side of the head.
Tellkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellkins will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tellkins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Rijn swinging wildly here.
Tellkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Rijn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Tellkins's body. Tellkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tellkins throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tellkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tellkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tellkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Van Rijn there.#T1#
Tellkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tellkins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tellkins misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Van Rijn.
Tellkins tries a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.
Tellkins misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tellkins manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn thuds his right hand into Tellkins's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tellkins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheers as Van Rijn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tellkins doesn't seem phased though.
Tellkins drops his hands momentarily and Van Rijn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands with a cross.
Van Rijn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tellkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTellkins.
Darren Tellkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Tellkins throws a solid leg kick but Van Rijn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tellkins.
Good leg kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tests Tellkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tellkins throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn cracks Tellkins with a good jab.
Van Rijn lands with a shot to the body.
Tellkins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Tellkins catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Tellkins walks into a left hand.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
Tellkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tellkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tellkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tellkins throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tellkins connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Rijn's hands.
Good work by Van Rijn as he checks the leg kick.
Tellkins sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Tellkins avoids it this time.
Good shot there by Van Rijn.
Tellkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Tellkins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Rijn is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Rijn avoids a kick to the body.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into Tellkins's ribs.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Tellkins.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tellkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Tellkins. Those never looked like landing.
Tellkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tellkins throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tellkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Rijn!
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Rijn!
Tellkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tellkins counters with a solid body kick.
Tellkins throws a leg kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tellkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn stalks Tellkins and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tellkins's face. Tellkins staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Tellkins's body.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn throws out a counter right but Tellkins avoids it with no problem.
Tellkins throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
Van Rijn throws a lazy head kick
and Tellkins counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Van Rijn slams his shin into Tellkins's torso.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Tellkins 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 Rijn staying out of range there.
The crowd cheers as Van Rijn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tellkins doesn't seem phased though.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tellkins's hands.
Van Rijn connects with the punch.
Darren Tellkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellkins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tellkins looks to throw the jab but Van Rijn is out of range.
It seemed like Van Rijn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tellkins tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Tellkins throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tellkins connects with a high kick.
Tellkins misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Tellkins throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot that sends Tellkins's belly button to the back.
Van Rijn lands a glancing blow to the side of Tellkins's head.
A head kick misses from Tellkins.
A shot to the liver by Van Rijn. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Tellkins's body.
Van Rijn lands a head shot.
Good work by Van Rijn as he checks the leg kick.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tellkins. Tellkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Tellkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tellkins sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Tellkins avoids it this time.
Van Rijn digs a good body shot into Tellkins's ribs.
Van Rijn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tellkinss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tellkins tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Van Rijn lands.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tellkins.
Tellkins takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rijn 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Reckless in Rio 1     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Musashi.
Van Rijn blocks a leg kick.
Musashi moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Musashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Musashi cracks Van Rijn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Musashi's body. Musashi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Musashi thuds a left hand into Van Rijn's body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Musashi.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Musashi swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Musashi avoids it easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Musashi, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musashi.
Musashi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Musashi.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Musashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Musashi drops his hands momentarily and Van Rijn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Musashi.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick nicely.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Musashi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well.
Musashi staying out of range there.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn looks to land a right hand but Musashi moved out of range.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Musashi throws out the jab.
Van Rijn walks into a jab.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Musashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Musashi misses its intended target.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Decent striking displayed by Van Rijn there.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Musashi throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Musashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Musashi. Van Rijn shrugs it off though.
Musashi blocks a jab.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A head kick from Musashi lands but Van Rijn takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Van Rijn wants to counter with a clinch but Musashi pushes him away.
Van Rijn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Musashi lands a front kick.
Musashi slips a jab and a cross from Van Rijn.
Musashi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Musashi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Musashi misses with an uppercut.
Musashi 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 Rijn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi 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#
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Miyamoto Musashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Musashi's head.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Musashi.
Van Rijn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
Musashi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rijn on the side of the head.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Musashi tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot that sends Musashi's belly button to the back.
Van Rijn throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn punishes Musashi's body with a nice straight punch.
Musashi thumps Van Rijn with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Musashi misses the target.
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Musashi slips the punch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Musashi moves out of range.
Musashi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Musashi. Musashi obviously looking to wear him down.
Musashi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Rijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Musashi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn with a jab.
Musashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Musashi wants to land a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Musashi and move into the clinch position.
Musashi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Musashi connects with a body shot that sends Van Rijn's belly button to the back.
Musashi with a nice calf kick.
Musashi throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Musashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rijn avoided it.#T2#
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Musashi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musashi moves away.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Musashi rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Musashi darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Musashi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Musashi tries to move into range but Van Rijn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Musashi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Musashi misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Musashi's shoulder, as Musashi tries to avoid the shot.
Musashi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Musashi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Musashi misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Musashi misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn 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 ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Musashi misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Musashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Van Rijn avoided it.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Musashi moves away and avoids it.
Musashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Rijn moves forwards but Musashi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Van Rijn scores with the left hand. Musashi knows he should have avoided that one.
Musashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Musashi throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Musashi - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Musashi.
Musashi throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.#T1#
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
A leg kick checked by Musashi.
Musashi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Musashi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Musashi lands a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Musashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musashi sizes up Van Rijn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Musashi.
Van Rijn lands with a hook. Musashi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Musashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Musashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Musashi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Musashi moves out of range easily. #T2#
Musashi throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Musashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Musashi misses with a leg kick.
Musashi slips a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
A jab from Musashi misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Musashi.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Musashi throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but Musashi shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Musashi's head back.
Musashi swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Musashi throws a big counter combination but Van Rijn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Musashi lands a head shot.

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 Miyamoto Musashi.
Well Musashi 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!

 

Event: Friday Shootout 4     
Date:   May 15, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Por Pramuk back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Por Pramuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn thuds his right hand into Por Pramuk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Por Pramuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Van Rijn tests Por Pramuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk is looking to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Por Pramuk's body. Por Pramuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk is looking to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch.
Por Pramuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Por Pramuk and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Rijn 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.
A jab from Por Pramuk misses.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Rijn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Por Pramuk scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
A punch combination from Por Pramuk misses.
Por Pramuk sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Por Pramuk avoids it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Van Rijn. Those never looked like landing.
Por Pramuk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Rijn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Por Pramuk sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Por Pramuk avoids it this time.
Por Pramuk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Por Pramuk throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Por Pramuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Rijn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Por Pramuk scrambles back to his feet.
Good shot there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Por Pramuk - that will leave a mark!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rijn as he connects with a hook.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up but Van Rijn circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot.
Por Pramuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Por Pramuk lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Rijn off the ropes and back into range.
Por Pramuk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but Por Pramuk shakes him off and moves away.
Van Rijn cracks Por Pramuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Van Rijn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Por Pramuk doesn't seem phased though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Por Pramuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.


Por Pramuk looks to throw the jab but Van Rijn is out of range.
Por Pramuk moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn lands a two punch combo.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up but Van Rijn circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Rijn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Por Pramuk has closed the distance and engaged Van Rijn in a clinch.
Van Rijn pushes Por Pramuk back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Por Pramuk takes a shot to the head.
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 Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Por Pramuk lands a damaging elbow.
Por Pramuk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Por Pramuk crunches a lovely knee into Van Rijn's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Por Pramuk's elbow.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Por Pramuk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow that misses.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards.
Por Pramuk misses with a body punch.
Por Pramuk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Por Pramuk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Por Pramuk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Our sources have told us that Por Pramuk has been working on his elbows in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Por Pramuk controls the action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Por Pramuk throws an elbow but misses.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow strike.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from Por Pramuk, against the ropes.
Por Pramuk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Por Pramuk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Por Pramuk missing with knees to the body.
Van Rijn avoids a wild elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Por Pramuk's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!


Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Por Pramuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Por Pramuk slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
As Van Rijn tries to get set, Por Pramuk tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Rijn manages to avoid the attempt.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn lands a glancing blow to the side of Por Pramuk's head.
Van Rijn tests Por Pramuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Por Pramuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Por Pramuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Por Pramuk moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

Por Pramuk rushes Van Rijn and presses him up against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Por Pramuk.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Por Pramuk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Por Pramuk blocking some punches.
Por Pramuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow strike.

Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot that snaps Por Pramuk's head back.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Por Pramuk slips under a jab.
Van Rijn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Por Pramuk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut

and Por Pramuk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Por Pramuk controls the action.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Por Pramuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow over the top.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Por Pramuk backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Por Pramuk lands a damaging elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Por Pramuk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Por Pramuk tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Por Pramuk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Por Pramuk avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow strike.
Por Pramuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Por Pramuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Por Pramuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Rijn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Por Pramuk avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Por Pramuk tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Por Pramuk.
Van Rijn avoids a wild elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Rijn 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

In defeat, Dieselnoi Por Pramuk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for the fight. I lost, to a very skilled opponent. I will be back, and stronger than before!'.

 

Event: Friday Shootout 3     
Date:   Apr 24, 2020
#R1#
Blackmane 🐺 throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Blackmane 🐺 tenderised Van Rijn's leg. Van Rijn is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackmane 🐺 . Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A cross from Blackmane 🐺 lands.
Van Rijn with a nice cross.
Van Rijn 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.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn walks into a left hand.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmane 🐺 takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Blackmane 🐺 thumps Van Rijn with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blackmane 🐺 . Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Van Rijn walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn scores with a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Blackmane 🐺 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight right.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blackmane 🐺 to score with a decent uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a low kick nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blackmane 🐺 ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmane 🐺 blocks a jab.
Blackmane 🐺 rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blackmane 🐺 's head backwards.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Blackmane 🐺 's head but Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Van Rijn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blackmane 🐺 scrambles back to his feet.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.#T2#
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmane 🐺 is just out of range.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackmane 🐺 on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Rijn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blackmane 🐺 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Rijn misses with a right hand
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blackmane 🐺 fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from Van Rijn misses
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackmane 🐺 is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blackmane 🐺 jabs Van Rijn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn just misses with a 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 Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn throws a right and a left that Blackmane 🐺 avoids nicely.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn cracks Blackmane 🐺 with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves away.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn throws a good cross that connects.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Rijn misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blackmane 🐺 to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Blackmane 🐺 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn walks into a left hand.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T1#
Van Rijn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a leg kick.
Van Rijn misses with a looping right.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to clinch but Van Rijn is avoiding it.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Blackmane 🐺 's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a jab to the body
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blackmane 🐺 shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackmane 🐺 is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackmane 🐺 moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through Blackmane 🐺 's defenses.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 jabs at Van Rijn's body.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blackmane 🐺 . #T2#
Van Rijn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Blackmane 🐺 avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 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 Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Blackmane 🐺 moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blackmane 🐺 rather than just go for the knockout.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackmane 🐺 was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn lands with a shot to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch up.
Blackmane 🐺 takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackmane 🐺 manages to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a nice looking jab.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Blackmane 🐺 on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
An inside leg kick from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Blackmane 🐺 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn connects with a right hand. Blackmane 🐺 shakes it off.
Van Rijn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blackmane 🐺 .
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Blackmane 🐺 's body.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Blackmane 🐺 's shoulder, as Blackmane 🐺 tries to avoid the shot.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Blackmane 🐺 walks into a straight right hand from Van Rijn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blackmane 🐺 lands an overhand right.
Van Rijn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackmane 🐺 .
Nice shot by Van Rijn.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 clinches up against the ropes.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackmane 🐺 backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Our sources have told us that Blackmane 🐺 has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
A short uppercut from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Blackmane 🐺 doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blackmane 🐺 pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Blackmane 🐺 sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Blackmane 🐺 finds it's way through Van Rijn's defenses.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping right.
Blackmane 🐺 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blackmane 🐺 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 Rijn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Rijn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Rijn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Blackmane 🐺 was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Van Rijn.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a nice looking combination but Blackmane 🐺 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Blackmane 🐺 throwing a counter right hand but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a straight left.
Blackmane 🐺 is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Blackmane 🐺 looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn throws out a counter right but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it with no problem.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Rijn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackmane 🐺 uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Blackmane 🐺 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 misses the shot to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 darts in trying to clinch
enabling Van Rijn to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from Blackmane 🐺 .

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 Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 .
I think Blackmane 🐺 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 !

As Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: HoWwwwwlllllll.'.

 

Event: RR 10     
Date:   Mar 30, 2020
#R1#
La De Hoya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
La De Hoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La De Hoya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Rijn manages to circle out of the way.
La De Hoya has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mickeyharts the greatest in the buildup to the fight.
La De Hoya drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Rijn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into La De Hoya's ribs.
La De Hoya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn punishes La De Hoya's body with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a head shot.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to La De Hoya's body. La De Hoya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from La De Hoya.
Good shot there by Van Rijn.#T1#
La De Hoya tried to score with a low kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and La De Hoya moves out of range easily.
A big left from La De Hoya misses.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La De Hoya moves away.
Van Rijn scores with a decent looking hook.
La De Hoya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
La De Hoya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
La De Hoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
La De Hoya is looking to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a jab to La De Hoya's midsection.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the body
and La De Hoya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
La De Hoya wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
La De Hoya lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and La De Hoya moves out of range easily. #T2#
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! La De Hoya had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Van Rijn does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. La De Hoya does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like La De Hoya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but La De Hoya ducks down to avoid it.
La De Hoya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
La De Hoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donk. Van Rijn catches La De Hoya right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn jabs at La De Hoya's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
La De Hoya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
La De Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing La De Hoya back against the ropes.
La De Hoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
La De Hoya lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
La De Hoya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Van Rijn backs away, La De Hoya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
La De Hoya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
La De Hoya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch
and La De Hoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces La De Hoya back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
La De Hoya misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
La De Hoya takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
La De Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut
and La De Hoya counters with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
La De Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn connects with a body shot that sends La De Hoya's belly button to the back.
La De Hoya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
It looked like La De Hoya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
La De Hoya misses with a wild body shot.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn throws a hook but La De Hoya avoids it easily.
La De Hoya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Rijn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the body
and La De Hoya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck La De Hoya on the side of the head.
La De Hoya works Van Rijn's body with a nice hook.
Marious La De Hoya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn swings for the body but La De Hoya moves out of range.
Van Rijn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn swings for the body but La De Hoya moves out of range.
La De Hoya misses with a kick to the body.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
La De Hoya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
La De Hoya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marious La De Hoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
La De Hoya misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La De Hoya rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but La De Hoya was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
A head kick misses from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
La De Hoya throws a big counter combination but Van Rijn scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
La De Hoya feints and then cracks Van Rijn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Rijn down.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn lands a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from La De Hoya.
It seemed like Van Rijn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A chopping leg kick lands by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
La De Hoya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rijn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn gets through La De Hoya's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! La De Hoya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
La De Hoya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La De Hoya moves away.
La De Hoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Marious La De Hoya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn lands a head kick. La De Hoya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
La De Hoya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rijn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya misses with the combination.
La De Hoya wants to land a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range.
La De Hoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La De Hoya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
La De Hoya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of La De Hoya's head.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and La De Hoya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Van Rijn does it's job there.
La De Hoya wants to clinch.
La De Hoya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La De Hoya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of La De Hoya's head.
Van Rijn takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
La De Hoya avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
La De Hoya looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
La De Hoya misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. La De Hoya does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn takes a swing at La De Hoya's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from La De Hoya. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donk. La De Hoya catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
That has opened up Mike Van Rijn's cut even more.
La De Hoya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
La De Hoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Van Rijn finds it's target.
Nice jab there from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
La De Hoya tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Rijn manages to circle out of the way.
Van Rijn lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Rijn cracks La De Hoya with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn lands a jab to the nose.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
La De Hoya on the wrong end of a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Rijn 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Rick's Rumble 8     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from La De Hoya - that will leave a mark!
La De Hoya drops his hands momentarily and Van Rijn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A combination from Van Rijn does no damage.
La De Hoya takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La De Hoya manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Rijn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on La De Hoya's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
La De Hoya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a decent looking hook.
La De Hoya misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn works La De Hoya's body with a nice hook.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
La De Hoya takes a jab right on the kisser.
Van Rijn throws a shot to the body.
Van Rijn closes the distance and lands a one-two.
La De Hoya has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from La De Hoya there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for La De Hoya. #T1#
Van Rijn lands a nice looking body shot.
Marious La De Hoya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
La De Hoya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Rijn circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Van Rijn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Van Rijn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
La De Hoya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Rijn throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
La De Hoya rushes Van Rijn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
La De Hoya trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
La De Hoya lands a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by La De Hoya. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
La De Hoya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body. #T2#
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La De Hoya landing knees to the body.
Van Rijn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
La De Hoya lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
La De Hoya landing knees to the head.
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
La De Hoya tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing La De Hoya back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
La De Hoya wants to stall.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A swing and a miss from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that La De Hoya can do to turn this around?
La De Hoya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
La De Hoya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Rijn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
La De Hoya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
La De Hoya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
La De Hoya closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
La De Hoya scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
La De Hoya pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
La De Hoya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La De Hoya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
La De Hoya lands a body shot.
La De Hoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Marious La De Hoya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya misses with a body punch.
La De Hoya is working Van Rijn over against the ropes.
La De Hoya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Van Rijn lands a left 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!
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
La De Hoya landing knees to the head.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A nice right hand lands inside from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
La De Hoya blocks an uppercut.
La De Hoya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
La De Hoya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
La De Hoya is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns La De Hoya into the ropes.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La De Hoya looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marious La De Hoya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn feints and then cracks La De Hoya's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow La De Hoya down.
La De Hoya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
La De Hoya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
La De Hoya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
La De Hoya takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - La De Hoya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
La De Hoya on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. La De Hoya does a little dance to reset his feet.
La De Hoya wants to counter with a clinch but Van Rijn pushes him away.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Van Rijn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
La De Hoya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
La De Hoya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
La De Hoya closes the distance and clinches.
La De Hoya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Van Rijn up against the ropes.#T1#
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
La De Hoya blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
La De Hoya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
La De Hoya blocking some punches. #T2#
La De Hoya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from La De Hoya as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya lands a nice shot to the body.
La De Hoya is trying to stall.
Knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

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 Mike Van Rijn.
I think Van Rijn 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Van Rijn tests Bonney's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bonney misses with a two punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
Bonney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Rijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonney.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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 Rijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bonney staying out of range there.
Bonney stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bonney has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A punch lands to the side of Bonney 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bonney misses with a few strikes there.
Bonney takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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 Rijn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bonney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bonney is looking to clinch.
Bonney pushes Van Rijn away with a front kick.
Bonney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rijn momentarily.
Van Rijn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into Bonney's ribs.
Bonney's corner calls for a 1-2. Bonney obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Bonney rushes Van Rijn and presses him up against the ropes.
Van Rijn is working Bonney over against the ropes.
Van Rijn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonney with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney is looking to counter punch.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bonney moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bonney throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Bonney blocks a jab.
Bonney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn swats away the attempt to clinch by Bonney.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Van Rijn scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonney misses the target.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Bonney doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn cracks Bonney with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonney can pounce on him.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bonney lands a nice hook to Van Rijn's body. Van Rijn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Rijn lands with an uppercut that bounces Bonney off the ropes and back into range.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Bonney.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn throws a right and a left that Bonney avoids nicely.
Bonney is looking to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a lazy body kick
and Bonney counters with a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bonney. That's going to slow Van Rijn down. #CL#
Bonney moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Bonney moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Bonney moves out of range.
Van Rijn with a jab.
Van Rijn clobbers Bonney with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
A little jabbing left from Van Rijn on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bonney tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Bonney takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A bone on bone clash there as Bonney blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Bonney throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Bonney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Bonney blocks a jab.
Bonney misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonney counters with a left to the body.
Bonney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot
and Bonney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Bonney looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bonney uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Bonney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Bonney takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Bonney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bonney lands a left hand.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Bonney has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bonney slips under a jab.
Van Rijn checks a low kick from Bonney.
Van Rijn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Bonney misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Bonney, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn 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#
Van Rijn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
William Henry Bonney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Bonney throws a shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bonney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rijn thinking.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bonney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonney connects with the punch.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Van Rijn scores with a three punch combo!
Van Rijn lands a lovely overhand right.
Donk. Bonney catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.#ROC#
Van Rijn is rocked!
Bonney loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bonney on the side of the head. #T1#
Bonney digs a good hook to Van Rijn's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Bonney misses the target.
Bonney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney swinging wildly here.
Van Rijn works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
Bonney lands with a kick to the temple. Van Rijn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Rijn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Bonney steps in and throws a big head kick that drops Van Rijn to the mat! Van Rijn looks in trouble, can he beat the count? Bonney is bouncing in a neutral corner joining in with the referee '4,5,6' they both chant. 7,8,9... he's not going to make it! 10! He's out! Bonney jumps onto the ropes and takes in the acclaim from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). William Henry Bonney!
A victorious William Henry Bonney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: AKT 13     
Date:   Jan 24, 2020
#R1#
Nice cross by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cook.
Cook looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Cook.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn.
Cook throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Van Rijn digs a good body shot into Cook's ribs.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead 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!
Cook fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cook looks to land a combination but Van Rijn avoids it well.
Cook uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Rijn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Cook throws a right and a left that Van Rijn avoids nicely.
Van Rijn thuds his right hand into Cook's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cook misses with a double jab.
Cook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Rijn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Rijn lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Cook takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Cook takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cook's head.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there.
Cook takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cook 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 Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn cracks a nice hook into Cook's ribs.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Cook takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Cook misses with an uppercut
and Van Rijn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bob Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rijn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook 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.
Cook stuns Van Rijn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cook thuds his right hand into Van Rijn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Cook tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T2#
Van Rijn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Rijn scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cook had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Cook loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Rijn! But no joy.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cook throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Cook misses its intended target.
Van Rijn with a jab.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cook throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Cook.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Cook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Rijn cracks Cook with an open hand slap.
Van Rijn lunges at Cook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cook's hand.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Van Rijn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body. Cook takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Rijn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Rijn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cook on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Rijn!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cook misses with a body shot.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cook scores with a nice head shot.
Van Rijn scores with a decent looking hook.
Cook misses with a looping left.
Cook scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a nice looking combination but Cook bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab from Van Rijn.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Cook throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Cook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Rijn.
Cook takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
Van Rijn jabs Cook to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cook looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Van Rijn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Jab from Van Rijn.
Cook is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Rijn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Van Rijn throws a counter combo.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Cook.
Van Rijn lands a jab.
A combination from Cook does no damage.
Van Rijn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Van Rijn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cook's hands.
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Van Rijn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Van Rijn lands a right hook to the body.
Van Rijn cracks Cook with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Cook swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Jab by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook needs to keep his hands up - Van Rijn had a free shot at his head there.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
As Cook backs off Van Rijn throws a huge counter combo but Cook manages to avoid it all.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Rijn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Cook thuds his right hand into Van Rijn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn cracks the inside of Cook's front leg.
Van Rijn lands with a cross.
Bob Cook has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cook.
Van Rijn jabs Cook right on the nose. Cook blinks but takes it well.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big right from Cook misses.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot that snaps Cook's head back.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Cook misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
Cook takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cook is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cook looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Van Rijn connects with a body shot.
Cook ducks right into an uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn feints and then cracks Cook's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cook down.
Van Rijn lunges at Cook with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cook's hand.
Cook takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Van Rijn tenderised Cook's leg. Cook is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Rijn scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cook missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Cook misses.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cook throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Cook misses with a wild body shot.
Cook is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cook has time to react.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Van Rijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Van Rijn catches Cook right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn swinging wildly here.
Van Rijn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Cook 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.
Cook throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Rijn lands a lovely overhand right.
Cook connects with a single shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Rijn 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

Bob Cook was interviewed post fight and said 'Time to Retire :(.......50 something fights and i was a bum the whole time'.

 

Event: AKT 11     
Date:   Jan 10, 2020
#R1#
Van Rijn swinging wildly here.
Bonney takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Bonney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A left and a right from Van Rijn both land. Nice combination.
Bonney throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bonney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonney's head.
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bonney moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonney throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination but Bonney avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonney misses the target.
A lazy left from Bonney finds it's target.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
Bonney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bonney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bonney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Bonney.
Bonney has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Bonney's head.
Bonney wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Van Rijn works Bonney's body with a nice hook.
Van Rijn is looking to land body kicks.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body kick there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bonney rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Bonney was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn 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.
Bonney looks to land a combination but Van Rijn avoids it well.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Rijn!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but Bonney moves out of range easily.
Bonney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Bonney appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick. #T2#
Bonney moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney lands a head kick!
Van Rijn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonney.
Bonney slips a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Bonney checks a low kick from Van Rijn.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Van Rijn.
Bonney slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Bonney takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bonney wants to clinch.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Bonney's body. Bonney takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Bonney takes a head kick and keeps coming.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonney misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonney lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn misses with a hook
and Bonney counters with a three punch combo that has Van Rijn backing up. Van Rijn nods at Bonney to acknowledge the strikes.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Bonney's body.
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Bonney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A combination from Van Rijn does no damage.
Van Rijn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Van Rijn misses with a looping right.#T4#
Bonney looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
Bonney throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn thuds his shin into the meat of Bonney's side.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn.
A lazy left from Van Rijn finds it's target.
Bonney misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Bonney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bonney takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bonney tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bonney crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Rijn - the referee stops the clock and Bonney gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Rijn. Bonney manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Van Rijn scores with a jab.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bonney misses with the combination.
Bonney gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Bonney moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Bonney.
A slow jab from Bonney misses its intended target.
Bonney misses with a hook.
Van Rijn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL#
Bonney moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#BC#
Bonney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bonney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bonney moves in looking to clinch but Van Rijn pushes him off.
Van Rijn looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bonney fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn connects with a looping right hand.
Bonney closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Rijn dips to his left and cracks Bonney with an uppercut!#T1#
Van Rijn misses with a body punch
and Bonney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonney looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Rijn throws an overhand right that lands on Bonney's shoulder, as Bonney tries to avoid the shot.
Bonney goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bonney throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Bonney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Rijn throws a nice looking combination but Bonney bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Bonney misses its target.
Bonney misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn tries a quick counter leg kick but Bonney is wise to it.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick. Bonney tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Van Rijn gets tackled into the ropes by Bonney. Bonney maintains the clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonney controls his hands. #BC#
Bonney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with a combination
and Bonney counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Van Rijn throws a jab when Bonney was well out of range.
A slow jab from Van Rijn misses its intended target.
Van Rijn connects with a jab.
Van Rijn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Bonney.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Bonney misses.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.#CL#
Bonney clinches with his opponent.
Bonney tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Bonney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonney misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn. #T3##BC#
Bonney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bonney with a hook.
Bonney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Van Rijn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Van Rijn throws a combination. Bonney tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bonney is looking to score with low kicks.
Bonney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bonney duly obliges.
Bonney lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bonney tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonney.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bonney checks it well.
Bonney lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bonney scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Rijn connects with a right hand. Bonney shakes it off.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Van Rijn tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonney throws out a powerful jab.
Bonney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bonney throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rijn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Bonney tries to work over Van Rijn's front leg with a kick but Van Rijn checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn misses with a right hand
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonney misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bonney lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Henry Bonney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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 Rijn scores with a jab. Bonney acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bonney lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Rijn backs up against the ropes.
Bonney takes one to the side of the head.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Bonney.
Bonney walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonney moves away.
Bonney appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bonney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Rijn circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
As Van Rijn tries to get set, Bonney tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Rijn manages to avoid the attempt.
Bonney misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
As Bonney backs off Van Rijn throws a huge counter combo but Bonney manages to avoid it all.
Bonney throws a combination. Van Rijn tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that Bonney semi-blocks.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Bonney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonney looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sloppy strikes from Bonney. Those never looked like landing.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Van Rijn swings for the body but Bonney moves out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a jab.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonney.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Rijn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Rijn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Rijn cracks Bonney with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Bonney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bonney.
Bonney cracks Van Rijn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn misses with a double jab.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Bonney is looking to clinch but Van Rijn is avoiding it.
Bonney bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Van Rijn tries to get set, Bonney tries to push him back and clinch up but Van Rijn manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
Bonney fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body. Bonney takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonney looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Rijn lands with a good body shot.
Bonney lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Bonney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
Bonney doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Bonney lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Van Rijn as he connects with a hook.
Bonney lands a jab-cross combination. #ROC#
Van Rijn is rocked!#CL#
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonney finish him?
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonney's elbow.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonney.
Bonney blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Bonney throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bonney fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bonney lands a right hand.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bonney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Bonney misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Bonney avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonney blocking some punches.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bonney lands a knee to the head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Bonney blocks it.
Bonney has Van Rijn pressed against the ropes, preventing Van Rijn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Bonney controls the action.
Van Rijn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Bonney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bonney's gas tank.
Bonney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bonney manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn dodges the punch combination from Bonney.
Bonney missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing 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 William Henry Bonney.
I think Bonney 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for William Henry Bonney!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Mike Van Rijn!

The fight ends as a draw!

 

Event: AKT 8!     
Date:   Dec 12, 2019
#R1##CL#
Krakenbreaker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rijn, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Krakenbreaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn works on Krakenbreaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn cracks Krakenbreaker with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Krakenbreaker avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
A short right from Van Rijn on the 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 Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Krakenbreaker or not.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krakenbreaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Krakenbreaker controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Krakenbreaker on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Krakenbreaker backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Krakenbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Krakenbreaker controls the action.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krakenbreaker's elbow.
Van Rijn is working Krakenbreaker over against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Krakenbreaker avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Krakenbreaker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krakenbreaker's elbow.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Krakenbreaker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Krakenbreaker pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Krakenbreaker blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Krakenbreaker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Krakenbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn pushes Krakenbreaker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krakenbreaker's elbow.
Krakenbreaker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to work over Krakenbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn takes an elbow to the forehead.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Krakenbreaker blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krakenbreaker backwards.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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#
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a jab when Krakenbreaker was well out of range.
Krakenbreaker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Krakenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn scores with a body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krakenbreaker lands a really nice looking cross but Van Rijn seems unphased.
Krakenbreaker misses with a two punch combination.
Krakenbreaker on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Rijn looks to land a left hand but Krakenbreaker moved out of range nicely.
Krakenbreaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krakenbreaker jabs at Van Rijn's body.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Krakenbreaker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn looks to throw the jab but Krakenbreaker is out of range.
Van Rijn looks to land a body kick but Krakenbreaker moved away.
Krakenbreaker misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Krakenbreaker circles away.
Krakenbreaker misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Krakenbreaker against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Krakenbreaker avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Krakenbreaker misses with some punches.
Krakenbreaker misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Krakenbreaker misses with a body punch.
Krakenbreaker blocking some punches. #T2#
Krakenbreaker tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Krakenbreaker lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn gets through Krakenbreaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Krakenbreaker blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krakenbreaker.
A nice left hand lands by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker lands a damaging elbow.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A short right from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow inside that Van Rijn shrugs off.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krakenbreaker. #T3#
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow just above Van Rijn 's eye.
Krakenbreaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Krakenbreaker controls the action.
Krakenbreaker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Krakenbreaker backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn pushes Krakenbreaker back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker working aggressively here.
Van Rijn takes an elbow to the temple.
Krakenbreaker's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Krakenbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Krakenbreaker digs a right hand into Van Rijn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Rijn's gas tank.
Van Rijn works on Krakenbreaker's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Krakenbreaker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn blocking some punches. #T4#
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Krakenbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Krakenbreaker misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Krakenbreaker blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Krakenbreaker fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Krakenbreaker throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tries to work over Krakenbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker lands a left hand.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow inside that Van Rijn shrugs off.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Krakenbreaker controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorehan Krakenbreaker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Krakenbreaker rather than just go for the knockout.
Krakenbreaker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Krakenbreaker avoids it this time.
Krakenbreaker throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Krakenbreaker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krakenbreaker doesn't seem bothered though.
Van Rijn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Krakenbreaker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn wants to counter with a clinch but Krakenbreaker pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Krakenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krakenbreaker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker lands an elbow just above Van Rijn 's eye.
Krakenbreaker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Krakenbreaker controls the action.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Krakenbreaker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Krakenbreaker scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Krakenbreaker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Krakenbreaker avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Krakenbreaker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Krakenbreaker has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works on Krakenbreaker's body with a couple of short punches.
Krakenbreaker blocks an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker. #T2#
Krakenbreaker blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Krakenbreaker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from Krakenbreaker.
A shot in the inside from Krakenbreaker.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Krakenbreaker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Krakenbreaker backwards.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Krakenbreaker back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Krakenbreaker's elbow.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker lands an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn tries to work over Krakenbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Krakenbreaker avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to work over Krakenbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Krakenbreaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Krakenbreaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Krakenbreaker.
Krakenbreaker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Rijn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Krakenbreaker misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Krakenbreaker avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Krakenbreaker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krakenbreaker swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Krakenbreaker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Krakenbreaker prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A short body shot lands from Krakenbreaker as the two fighters clinch.
Krakenbreaker scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn is working Krakenbreaker over against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to work over Krakenbreaker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
A short left from Krakenbreaker.
A right hand to the body from Krakenbreaker.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Krakenbreaker blocks it.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krakenbreaker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krakenbreaker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Krakenbreaker lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Krakenbreaker blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorehan Krakenbreaker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krakenbreaker 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Jorehan Krakenbreaker!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Jorehan Krakenbreaker!

Jorehan Krakenbreaker wins by majority decision!

As Jorehan Krakenbreaker got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: You have been broken by the Krakenbreaker! All Hail the Great Wolf I Herald his coming!!! HOoowwwLLLLLLL!!!!!! '.

 

Event: Rude Rick's Rumble     
Date:   Nov 20, 2019
#R1#
La De Hoya misses with a straight left.
La De Hoya uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Rijn has time to react.
La De Hoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rijn. That did some damage!
Van Rijn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Rijn 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.#CL2#
Van Rijn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with La De Hoya, pushing him back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, La De Hoya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards. #BC#
La De Hoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as La De Hoya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La De Hoya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped La De Hoya in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La De Hoya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but La De Hoya shakes him off and moves away.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the body
and La De Hoya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
La De Hoya cracks Van Rijn with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but La De Hoya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
La De Hoya closes the distance and clinches.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
La De Hoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
La De Hoya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn tries to work over La De Hoya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
La De Hoya breaks from the clinch.
La De Hoya throws a push kick but Van Rijn slaps the foot to one side.
La De Hoya throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range. #T2#
La De Hoya throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Van Rijn holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
La De Hoya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
La De Hoya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
La De Hoya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of La De Hoya backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #BC#
La De Hoya breaks from the clinch.
La De Hoya lands a nice shot that snaps Van Rijn's head back.
A jab from La De Hoya misses.
La De Hoya sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! La De Hoya avoids it this time.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a poor cross that misses
letting La De Hoya counter with a right hand.
La De Hoya misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Van Rijn rushes La De Hoya and presses him up against the ropes.
La De Hoya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
La De Hoya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
La De Hoya blocks a leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down La De Hoya rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to La De Hoya's body. La De Hoya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
La De Hoya avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Van Rijn rushes La De Hoya and presses him up against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it. #BC#
La De Hoya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn.
Nice shot by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn throws a solid leg kick but La De Hoya takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Van Rijn.
La De Hoya checks the leg kick nicely there. #CL2#
Van Rijn pushes La De Hoya up against the ropes in a clinch.
La De Hoya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Van Rijn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
La De Hoya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
La De Hoya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Rijn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
La De Hoya throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
La De Hoya misses with a body shot.
La De Hoya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Rijn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya with a nice cross.#CL#
Van Rijn gets tackled into the ropes by La De Hoya. La De Hoya maintains the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
La De Hoya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
La De Hoya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
La De Hoya wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it. #T1#
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes. #BC#
La De Hoya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
La De Hoya thumps Van Rijn with a low kick.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but La De Hoya is just out of range.
La De Hoya catches Van Rijn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
La De Hoya doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head.
La De Hoya misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Van Rijn rushes La De Hoya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn is leaning against La De Hoya and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of La De Hoyas head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La De Hoya. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from La De Hoya fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC#
La De Hoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
La De Hoya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
La De Hoya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by La De Hoya.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt La De Hoya.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but La De Hoya pushes him off.
Marious La De Hoya is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and La De Hoya moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
La De Hoya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as La De Hoya controls the action.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms. #T3#
La De Hoya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
La De Hoya blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with La De Hoya's elbow.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
La De Hoya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by La De Hoya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as La De Hoya throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head.
La De Hoya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
Knees in the clinch landing for La De Hoya.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn misses with the head strike. #T4#
Knees to the body from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as La De Hoya controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya blocking some punches.
La De Hoya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from La De Hoya.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn is breathing heavily.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.#BC#
La De Hoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn defending well as La De Hoya loads up on a big left hand.
La De Hoya defending well as Van Rijn loads up on a big left hand.
La De Hoya motions for Van Rijn to come forward. La De Hoya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
La De Hoya throws a front kick aimed at Van Rijn's knee but Van Rijn avoids it well.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Van Rijn moves out of range as La De Hoya throws a body kick. #CL#
La De Hoya moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marious La De Hoya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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 Rijn misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that La De Hoya ducks under and follows up with a left that La De Hoya also avoids with ease.
La De Hoya throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and checks it nicely.
La De Hoya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rijn. That did some damage!
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but La De Hoya moves away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting La De Hoya here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
La De Hoya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
La De Hoya tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
La De Hoya swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with La De Hoya against the ropes.
La De Hoya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Rijn blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La De Hoya lands a shoulder strike.
La De Hoya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC#
La De Hoya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Rijn blocks the leg kick. #T1#
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
La De Hoya seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
La De Hoya tries a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.#CL2#
Van Rijn rushes La De Hoya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
La De Hoya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
La De Hoya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Rijn blocks it with crossed arms.
La De Hoya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but La De Hoya uses good head movement to avoid it.
La De Hoya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
La De Hoya lands a shot to the body.#T2##BC#
La De Hoya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up with La De Hoya and pushes him back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but La De Hoya avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
La De Hoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
La De Hoya lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
La De Hoya manages to break the clinch.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
La De Hoya tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range. #CL#
La De Hoya closes the distance and clinches.
La De Hoya can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
La De Hoya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but La De Hoya blocks it.
La De Hoya pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
La De Hoya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A knee to the head by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya misses with a knee strike.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
La De Hoya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and La De Hoya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
La De Hoya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
La De Hoya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up
and La De Hoya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Van Rijn is predictable there
and La De Hoya counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for La De Hoya.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from La De Hoya.
Van Rijn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya is looking to land body kicks.
Van Rijn wants to land a leg kick but La De Hoya is out of range.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by La De Hoya.
La De Hoya scores with a body shot.
La De Hoya blocks a jab.
La De Hoya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rijn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Rijn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice straight punches there by La De Hoya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of La De Hoya.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and La De Hoya moves out of range easily.
La De Hoya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Marious La De Hoya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
La De Hoya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
La De Hoya fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Rijn on the side of the head.#ROC#
Van Rijn is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Marious La De Hoya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think La De Hoya 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight for Marious La De Hoya!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Marious La De Hoya!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Marious La De Hoya!

Marious La De Hoya wins by unanimous decision!

A victorious Marious La De Hoya thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: RH105     
Date:   Oct 30, 2019
#R1#
Musashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Van Rijn throws a looping overhand right but Musashi ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Musashi throws a counter combo.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Rijn lands a jab to Musashi's midsection.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Rijn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Musashi circles away quickly and effectively.
We've been informed that Musashi 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 Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musashi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Musashi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Musashi's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Musashi throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Musashi throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Musashi back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Musashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.#T1#
Musashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn looks to clinch
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Musashi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Musashi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Musashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Musashi is avoiding it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Musashi.
Van Rijn throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Musashi.
Musashi connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Musashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.#CL#
Musashi tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Musashi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #T2#
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musashi's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Musashi or not.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Musashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Musashi backwards. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Musashi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Musashi.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Musashi throws a body kick. #CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Miyamoto Musashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Musashi throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Musashi throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Musashi working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Musashi is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns Musashi into the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Musashi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Musashi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Musashi's efforts to push away.
A short right from Musashi.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Musashi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Musashi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rijn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Musashi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn takes a swing at Musashi's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn tries a low kick but Musashi avoids it.
Musashi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Musashi is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Musashi catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Musashi tries to work over Van Rijn's front leg with a kick but Van Rijn checks it.
Musashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A left lands for Van Rijn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Musashi does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Van Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Musashi throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musashi momentarily.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Musashi is just out of range.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Musashi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Musashi takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Musashi manages to circle out of the way.
Musashi misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination but Musashi avoids it well.
Musashi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Musashi.
Van Rijn tries to work over Musashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Musashi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Musashi breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Musashi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miyamoto Musashi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Musashi.
A big left from Musashi misses.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Musashi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musashi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Musashi tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Musashi manages to avoid the attempt.
Musashi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Musashi jabs Van Rijn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Musashi misses with a looping right.
Miyamoto Musashi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Musashi controls his hands.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Musashi's ribcage. Musashi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Musashi tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the ropes.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Musashi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Musashi's gas tank.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Musashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Musashi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Van Rijn under the eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Musashi misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Miyamoto Musashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Musashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Musashi.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Musashi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab lands there for Musashi.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Musashi.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Musashi controls the action.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Musashi manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Musashi, right into the meat.
Musashi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musashi looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Musashi.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Musashi stalling against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Musashi.
A head punch on the inside from Musashi fails to land.
Musashi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC2#
Musashi breaks from the clinch.

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 Mike Van Rijn.
I think Musashi 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miyamoto Musashi!

 

Event: RH93     
Date:   Oct 02, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Fighter gets tackled into the ropes by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Fighter takes a shot to the head.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Fighter with a nice body shot.
Fighter lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fighter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Van Rijn pushes Fighter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Fighter throws an elbow that misses.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Fighter just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #T2#
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fighter looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fighter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
A short uppercut from Fighter. #T3#
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fighter throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Rijn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Fighter's ribcage. Fighter let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Fighter swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Fighter's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fighter's gas tank.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter misses with an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Rijn pushes Fighter back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn 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##CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up with Fighter and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fighter blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter working aggressively here.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter misses with an elbow strike.
Fighter throws an elbow but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Fighter looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tries to work over Fighter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn works on Fighter's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Fighter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fighter's elbow.
Van Rijn gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Fighter blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn pushes Fighter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn pushes Fighter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Fighter has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Van Rijn is working Fighter over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. #T3#
Fighter prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fighter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands. #T4#
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Fighter controls the action.
Van Rijn gets through Fighter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fighter blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn presses Fighter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from Fighter, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Fighter misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fighter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
A short left from Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Van Rijn is working Fighter over against the ropes.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Fighter working aggressively here. #T1#
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Fighter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn pushes Fighter back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fighters head.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Nameless Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Fighter avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Fighter blocks it.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fighter controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn presses Fighter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fighter.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn presses Fighter against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fighter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Fighter misses with some punches.
Fighter throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Fighter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fighter.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Fighter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Van Rijn 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

The defeated Nameless Fighter had this to say: 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

 

Event: RH87     
Date:   Sep 18, 2019
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wawelski lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Wawelski crunches a lovely knee into Van Rijn's ribcage.
Wawelski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Wawelski's ribcage. Wawelski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wawelski throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Wawelski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wawelski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wawelski.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wawelski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Rijn can turn it around.#T1#
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Wawelski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wawelski is working Van Rijn over against the ropes.
Van Rijn cracks Wawelski with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Wawelski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wawelski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wawelski scores a nice knee to the body.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski working Van Rijn over with knees to the body.
Wawelski pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wawelski.
Wawelski tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rijn avoids the damage to the body.
Wawelski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Wawelski.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Wawelski throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Wawelski backwards.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids a wild elbow strike from Wawelski.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
Wawelski with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wawelski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tries to work over Wawelski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wawelski swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Kosma Wawelski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wawelski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wawelski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Rijn.
Wawelski misses with the combination.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Wawelski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn throws a low kick but Wawelski moves out of range easily.
Wawelski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Wawelski looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Wawelski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rijn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wawelski was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Van Rijn misses the body punch
and Wawelski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wawelski on the side of the head.
Wawelski throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn lands with a hook. Wawelski tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wawelski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn throws a low kick, looking for Wawelski's leg but Wawelski calmly moves out of range.
It looked like Wawelski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Wawelski.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Wawelski connects with the punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wawelski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wawelski sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Wawelski avoids it this time.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wawelski - that will leave a mark!
Kosma Wawelski is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wawelski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wawelski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wawelski tries a head kick but it misses.
Wawelski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Wawelski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wawelski connects with a jab.#CL2#
Wawelski gets tackled into the ropes by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Wawelski tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Wawelski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Wawelski avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Wawelski throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Wawelski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Rijn blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Wawelski fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Wawelski takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wawelski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Wawelski.
Wawelski sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Wawelski avoids it this time.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Van Rijn there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Van Rijn!
Wawelski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wawelski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wawelski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Rijn circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Wawelski blocks it.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wawelski 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.
Wawelski tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn dodges the punch combination from Wawelski. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wawelski slips under a jab.
Wawelski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Van Rijn tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wawelski throws a series of punches but Van Rijn moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Wawelski.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Wawelski loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Wawelski tries to clinch but Van Rijn is having none of it. #CL#
Wawelski closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wawelski scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Wawelski prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Wawelski tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Wawelski throws 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!
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wawelski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wawelski misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Wawelski.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wawelski misses with a knee strike.
Wawelski misses with a punch to the body.
Wawelski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wawelski misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski digs a right hand into Van Rijn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Rijn's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Wawelski's ribcage. Wawelski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wawelski 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kosma Wawelski!

Kosma Wawelski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: RH77     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Kiatmookao misses with a body shot.
Kiatmookao just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kiatmookao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kiatmookao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries to work over Kiatmookao's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiatmookao's elbow.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiatmookao uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiatmookao's elbow.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Kiatmookao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiatmookao 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.
A clash of legs there as Van Rijn blocks the low kick.
Kiatmookao takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Rijn 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.
Kiatmookao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kiatmookao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao landing knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn has Kiatmookao pressed against the ropes, preventing Kiatmookao from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiatmookao backwards.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatmookao.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands.
Kiatmookao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kiatmookao breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Kiatmookao moves out of range.
Kiatmookao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2#
Kiatmookao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kiatmookao controlling the action here for a moment.
Van Rijn misses with some punches. #BC2#
Kiatmookao manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Van Rijn, right into the meat.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kiatmookao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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#
Kiatmookao misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Kiatmookao pushes him off.
Van Rijn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kiatmookao back to the ropes. Van Rijn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiatmookao takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Rijn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiatmookao.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kiatmookao looks to throw the jab but Van Rijn is out of range.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
Kiatmookao has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kiatmookao controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kiatmookao's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Kiatmookao pressing his opponent against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Kiatmookao is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Kiatmookao. #BC2#
Kiatmookao breaks the clinch.
Kiatmookao is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kiatmookao manages to circle out of the way.
Kiatmookao moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Rijn.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Rijn.
Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but Kiatmookao breaks away and moves out of range.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.#T2#
Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiatmookao.
Kiatmookao misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kiatmookao manages to circle out of the way.
Kiatmookao is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Kiatmookao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A leg kick checked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Van Rijn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiatmookao at a distance.
Kiatmookao misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiatmookao.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Kiatmookao does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Kiatmookao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn scores with a nice body kick.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Kiatmookao tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Kiatmookao.
Van Rijn checks a leg kick nicely.
Kiatmookao goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiatmookao misses the target.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kiatmookao is able to avoid easily.
Kiatmookao delivers a nice body kick.
Kiatmookao walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiatmookao throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
Kiatmookao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.
Kiatmookao looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Kiatmookao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn lands an overhand right.
Kiatmookao closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Kiatmookao throws an elbow but misses.
Petsakai Kiatmookao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiatmookao is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Kiatmookao controls the action. #BC2#
Kiatmookao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Kiatmookao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiatmookao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kiatmookao wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kiatmookao.
Van Rijn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiatmookao moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kiatmookao.
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the temple. Kiatmookao shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kiatmookao misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a right hand.
Kiatmookao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kiatmookao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kiatmookao tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kiatmookao takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiatmookao throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

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 Mike Van Rijn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Rijn, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: RH75     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ippo.
Ippo misses with a looping left.
Ippo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Ippo is avoiding it.
Ippo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ippo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn 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.
Ippo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Ippo lands a jab to Van Rijn's midsection.#CL2#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Van Rijn works on Ippo's body with a couple of short punches.
Ippo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ippo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ippo lands a nice knee to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ippo blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
Ippo trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ippo misses with a knee strike.
Ippo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands a body punch. #T1#
Ippo throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
Ippo working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn tries to work over Ippo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Ippo lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ippo.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Rijn blocks it with crossed arms.
Ippo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ippo landing knees to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ippo.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Ippo with a knee to the head.
Ippo lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ippo backwards.
Ippo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Ippo avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ippo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Ippo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Ippo controls the action.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ippo or not.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Makunouchi Ippo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Van Rijn blocks the leg kick.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Ippo and move into the clinch position.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ippo is looking to counter punch.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Ippo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Ippo is just out of range.
Van Rijn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ippo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ippo.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ippo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Rijn thows a leg kick but Ippo checks it
and Ippo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ippo keeps the fight on the outside.
Ippo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Makunouchi Ippo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ippo throws a body kick that misses.
A punch combination from Ippo misses.
Ippo moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with a low kick.
Ippo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ippo looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Ippo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rijn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ippo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ippo misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Rijn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ippo.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches.
Ippo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Ippo misses.
Ippo tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
A jab from Van Rijn does it's job there.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ippo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Ippo moves out of range. #T2#
Ippo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ippo loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ippo throws a good cross that connects.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up but Ippo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ippo misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Ippo is looking to slow Van Rijn down with leg kicks.
Ippo throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Ippo.
Ippo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Rijn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Ippo.
Ippo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Van Rijn checks a leg kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Rijn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ippo rather than just go for the knockout.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Ippo is avoiding it.
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 Makunouchi Ippo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Ippo moves into the clinch successfully.
A knee to the head by Ippo.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Ippo controls the action.
A short uppercut from Ippo.
Ippo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ippo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ippo lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ippo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ippo misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn is working Ippo over against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Ippo fails to land.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Ippo blocks it. #T1#
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Ippo lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn cracks Ippo with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ippo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ippo swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ippo blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Ippo fails to land.
Ippo landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ippo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Rijn can do to turn this around?
Ippo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
A short right from Ippo on the inside.
Ippo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Van Rijn blocks it with crossed arms.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ippo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ippo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ippo looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ippo tries to land a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks with his arms.
Ippo misses with some punches.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ippo controls his hands.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ippo prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Ippo misses with the head strike.
Ippo blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ippo's elbow.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ippo's elbow.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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 Makunouchi Ippo.
Well Ippo 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Makunouchi Ippo!

 

Event: RH67     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Entei throws a series of punches but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Entei manages to circle out of the way.
Entei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Entei.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn motions for Entei to come forward. Van Rijn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Entei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Entei misses with a body kick.
Entei 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 Rijn connects with a body shot that sends Entei's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Entei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.#CL#
Van Rijn pushes Entei up against the ropes in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Entei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Entei.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Entei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei lands a right hand.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entei tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the ropes.#T2#
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn pushes Entei back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
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 Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Entei back against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn has Entei pressed against the ropes, preventing Entei from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Good body shot from Van Rijn. #BC2#
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Entei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Entei will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Entei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Entei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Van Rijn rather than just go for the knockout.
Entei takes one to the side of the head.
Entei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Entei.
Entei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Entei swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Entei throws a leg kick that misses.
Entei is looking to land body kicks.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Entei keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn throws a good cross that connects. #CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entei.
Entei tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Entei.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Entei lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Entei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Entei lands a left hand. #T2#
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Entei lands with a short head shot 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!
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Entei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Entei swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Entei misses with some punches.
Entei gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
Entei tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Entei or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei 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 ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Entei was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Entei misses with a double jab.
Van Rijn cracks Entei with a good jab.
Van Rijn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Entei throws a good cross that connects.
Entei lands a head kick. Van Rijn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Entei.
Van Rijn misses with a two punch combination.
Entei changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Entei strikes.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Entei circles away.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Entei lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Entei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Entei misses with a head kick.
As Entei tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Entei manages to avoid the attempt.
Entei misses with a low kick.#T1#
Entei throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Entei keeps it at a distance.
Entei scores with a shot to the body.
Van Rijn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Entei.
Entei scores with a hook.
Entei looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Entei misses with a wild body shot.
Entei goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Entei is just out of range.
Entei misses with a double jab #CL#
and Van Rijn counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Entei.
Entei punishes Van Rijn's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Entei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Entei.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Van Rijn with a hook.
Van Rijn scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Entei doesn't seem bothered though.
Entei takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Entei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rijn thinking.
Entei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Entei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Entei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Entei counters with a right hand to the body.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Entei rushes Van Rijn and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Entei blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Entei 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!

Harry Entei 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: RH53     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Monroe is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Monroe throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Monroe tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Monroe misses with a hook.
Monroe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Monroe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and pushes Monroe back into the ropes.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Monroe lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Monroe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes. #T1#
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Monroe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Monroe.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Monroe looking to throw knees to the head but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Monroe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monroe throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Monroe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rijn.#T2#
Monroe throws a right hand that Van Rijn ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Rijn also avoids with ease.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Monroe keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monroe, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Van Rijn has Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Rijn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Monroe.
Monroe stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Monroe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Monroe.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Monroe.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Van Rijn lands with a nice body punch.
Monroe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking body shot.
Van Rijn fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Monroe moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Monroe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Monroe avoids them all with ease.
Monroe lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Van Rijn pushes Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Monroe trying to land knees to the body.
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Monroe is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn pushes Monroe back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Monroe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Monroe backwards.
Monroe misses with some punches.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Monroe controls his hands.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Monroe avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the ropes.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Monroe breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Van Rijn defending well as Monroe loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Monroe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Monroe is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Monroe misses the target.
Van Rijn tries to clinch there but Monroe circles away.
Monroe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Van Rijn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monroe can do to turn this around?
Van Rijn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination. Monroe sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Monroe pushes him off.
Monroe throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Monroe throws a chopping leg kick but Van Rijn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Van Rijn digs a good hook to Monroe's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Van Rijn.
Monroe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #CL#
Van Rijn pushes Monroe up against the ropes in a clinch.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Monroe blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn keeps control of Monroe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Monroe misses with a knee to the head.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Monroe wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Monroe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Monroe scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Van Rijn misses. #CL#
Van Rijn clinches up against the ropes.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn. #BC2#
Monroe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monroe is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Monroe controls the action.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Monroe. #BC2#
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
Mike Van Rijn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Monroe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Monroe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Monroe moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Monroe moves away
and Monroe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn thumps Monroe with a low kick.#CL#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monroe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monroe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Monroe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monroe tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Monroe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Colin Monroe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: RH42     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Wawelski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wawelski throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Van Rijn's head.
Wawelski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wawelski lands a high kick! #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn tries to work over Wawelski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wawelski misses with the head strike.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wawelski.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Wawelski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wawelski's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Wawelski - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Wawelski tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wawelski.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Wawelski.
Wawelski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T1#
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Wawelski throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
A nice left hand lands by Wawelski.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Wawelski missing with knees to the body.
Wawelski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wawelski struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Wawelski blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Wawelski.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Wawelski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wawelski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Wawelski scores with a hook to the body.
Wawelski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wawelski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Wawelski blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Wawelski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Wawelski.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wawelski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Wawelski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Wawelski misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski 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#
A combination from Wawelski does no damage.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but Wawelski breaks away and moves out of range.
Wawelski throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Wawelski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wawelski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wawelski tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away.
Wawelski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Wawelski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Van Rijn backs up against the ropes. #CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wawelski blocks an uppercut.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wawelski lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Wawelski lands a good knee to the midsection. Van Rijn won't want to take too many of those.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wawelski lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Wawelski blocks it.
Wawelski tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rijn avoids the damage to the body.
Wawelski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Wawelski throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wawelskis head.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Van Rijn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good body shot from Wawelski.
Wawelski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wawelski.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wawelski's elbow.
Nice body punch from Wawelski.
Wawelski misses with some punches.
Wawelski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Wawelski's head.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wawelski controls his hands.
Wawelski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wawelski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Rijn is defending well for now.
Wawelski pushes Van Rijn back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Wawelski misses with some punches.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees 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 Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wawelskis head.
Wawelski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wawelski tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Wawelski back against the ropes.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wawelskis head.
Wawelski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wawelski lands an uppercut.
Wawelski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
Van Rijn pushes Wawelski back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wawelskis head.
Wawelski misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wawelski tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Wawelski can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Wawelski throws a head punch that misses.
Wawelski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wawelski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kosma Wawelski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body. Wawelski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wawelski throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wawelski throws a solid leg kick but Van Rijn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wawelski.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Wawelski tries to land a leg kick but Van Rijn saw it coming and moves away.
Wawelski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Rijn. That did some damage!
Wawelski slips a jab and a cross from Van Rijn.
Wawelski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wawelski misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Wawelski.
Kosma Wawelski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wawelski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wawelski.
Wawelski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wawelski duly obliges. #T1#
Van Rijn works Wawelski's body with a nice hook.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wawelski misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Wawelski does no damage.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Wawelski misses.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wawelski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wawelski.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wawelski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rijn motions for Wawelski to come forward. Van Rijn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wawelski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kosma Wawelski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wawelski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wawelski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wawelski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wawelski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Wawelski is just out of range.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wawelski moves away.
Wawelski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wawelski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Wawelski unleashes a big counter combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Wawelski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Wawelski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Wawelski.
Wawelski working aggressively here.
Kosma Wawelski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Wawelski.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Wawelski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kosma Wawelski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wawelski 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kosma Wawelski!

Kosma Wawelski thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: EMP Graves Vs Gagnon     
Date:   May 31, 2019
#R1#
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Hibbert is having none of it.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hibbert throws out the jab.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Hibbert moves away and avoids it.
Hibbert misses with a double jab.
Hibbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hibbert throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Hibbert throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hibbert moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Hibbert is looking to counter punch.#TD#
Hibbert shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Van Rijn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Rijn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hibbert is one step ahead there.
Hibbert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Rijn is keeping the position for now.
Hibbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hibbert. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Van Rijn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Van Rijn tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Van Rijn is looking to take a break and control but Hibbert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hibbert 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.
Hibbert is trying to get back to full guard.
Hibbert is positioning himself well to prevent Van Rijn advancing to mount.
Van Rijn is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T2#
Hibbert is looking for a sweep. Van Rijn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hibbert trying to control but Van Rijn postures up.
Hibbert is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Van Rijn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Van Rijn's back!
Hibbert really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Van Rijn.#SUB#
Hibbert looking to break Van Rijn's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Van Rijn remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hibbert will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Van Rijn is trying to break free. #SUB#
Hibbert looking for the choke but no joy.
Van Rijn is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hibbert off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Van Rijn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hibbert's guard. Nice work there by Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn wants to control from the top but Hibbert keeps moving.
Hibbert wants to stand and escape but Van Rijn is having none of it. #SUB#
Hibbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Rijn wants to pass the guard but Hibbert is keeping the position.
Van Rijn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Rijn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Rijn trying to control but Hibbert is working from the bottom.
Van Rijn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hibbert haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hibbert managing to control the position.
Van Rijn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hibbert swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hibbert not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hibbert trying to control the position here.
Hibbert trying to keep a closed guard but Van Rijn is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van Rijn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hibbert has Van Rijn pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
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 Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hibbert chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Rijn can pounce on him. #TD#
Hibbert darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hibbert is pressing down on Van Rijn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Van Rijn is holding on for now.
Tony Hibbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Rijn wants to improve his position but Hibbert is controlling well.
Hibbert sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Van Rijn defending well though.
Hibbert tries to pass the half guard into mount. Van Rijn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hibbert wants to control but Van Rijn is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn won't allow Hibbert to pass to mount.
Van Rijn is not content to let Hibbert control the position.
Van Rijn is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Van Rijn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Rijn is trying to control but can't.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hibbert in particular looking to stall.
Hibbert is trying to control. Van Rijn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Rijn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hibbert is working away from the top position though.
Van Rijn won't allow Hibbert to pass to mount.
Van Rijn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van Rijn is doing well to control the position and prevent Hibbert from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Hibbert moves out of range.
Van Rijn feints and then cracks Hibbert's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hibbert down. #T2#
Hibbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Rijn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn lands with an overhand left.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hibbert fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hibbert tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn walks into a straight right hand from Hibbert.
Hibbert missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn lands with a hook. Hibbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hibbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Hibbert is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Hibbert has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hibbert controls his hands.
Hibbert can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Hibbert.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Hibbert lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert working aggressively here. #T4#
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn letting Hibbert take a breather here.
Hibbert misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Hibbert controls the action.
Hibbert lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hibbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Hibbert pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hibbert lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hibbert.
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 Tony Hibbert will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn feints a jab promting Hibbert to slip. Van Rijn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hibbert slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tony Hibbert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Rijn - that will leave a mark!
Hibbert keeps the fight on the outside.
Hibbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hibbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Hibbert is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Hibbert.
Hibbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Hibbert is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Rijn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Hibbert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Van Rijn's waist but Van Rijn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hibbert off to one side.
Hibbert fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Rijn.
Hibbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hibbert is looking to clinch.
Hibbert throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hibbert needs to keep his hands up - Van Rijn had a free shot at his head there.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up.
Hibbert will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1##CL2#
Van Rijn has Hibbert up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Hibbert.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Hibbert lands with a light punch inside.
Hibbert lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hibbert is trying to stall.
Tony Hibbert has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Hibbert back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hibbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Hibbert blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A short right from Hibbert on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Hibbert takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn is leaning against Hibbert and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn cracks Hibbert with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Hibbert tries to tie him up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hibbert. #T3#
Hibbert wants to stall.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hibbert misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hibbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
A short left from Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hibbert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Hibbert.
A head punch on the inside from Hibbert fails to land.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hibbert throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Hibbert blocks it.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Hibbert throws a head punch that misses.
Hibbert prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hibbert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hibbert lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert misses with some punches.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hibbert's elbow.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hibbert backwards.
Hibbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hibbert.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Hibbert swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Hibbert scores with an uppercut up the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hibbert 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hibbert!

 

Event: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2     
Date:   Apr 26, 2019
#R1#
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn looks to throw the jab but Duranto is out of range.
Duranto swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Duranto tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Duranto is having none of it.
Van Rijn thows a leg kick but Duranto checks it
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Van Rijn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Duranto throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn closes the distance but Duranto moves to the side
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn 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.
Duranto misses with a looping left.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Good shot there by Van Rijn.
An inside leg kick from Duranto misses.
A shot to the liver by Duranto. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Duranto does no damage.
Duranto slips under a jab.#T1#
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but Duranto breaks away and moves out of range.
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Duranto.
We've been informed that Duranto 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 Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn throws a lazy body kick
and Van Rijn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duranto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Duranto pushes him off.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto wants to clinch up but Van Rijn keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Duranto counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Duranto throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Duranto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duranto.
As Duranto tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Duranto manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Duranto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Duranto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Duranto catches Van Rijn right on the button with a cross.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Van Rijn with an uppercut!
Duranto tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Rijn is able to avoid easily.
Duranto lands with a thumping leg kick.
Duranto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn stuns Duranto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duranto lands a really nice looking cross but Van Rijn seems unphased.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Duranto.#T3#
Van Rijn cracks Duranto with an open hand slap.#CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Duranto lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards. #BC2#
Duranto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duranto checks a low kick from Van Rijn.
Duranto tries to clinch but Van Rijn is having none of it.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn. #CL2#
Duranto has managed to clinch.
Duranto lands a shot to the body.
Duranto misses with the head strike.
Duranto gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Duranto tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Duranto lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto is looking to control Van Rijn's arms but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Duranto has his back to the cage. #T4#
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Duranto's elbow. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch.
Duranto swinging wildly here.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.
Van Rijn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn gets through Duranto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Duranto wants to stall.
Duranto digs a right hand underneath Van Rijn's ribcage. Van Rijn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Duranto 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##CL2#
Duranto moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Duranto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Duranto blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Duranto is stalling here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duranto pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn. #BC2#
Duranto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Duranto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Duranto is just out of range.
Van Rijn takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely. #CL#
Van Rijn clinches up with Duranto and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Duranto - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Duranto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Duranto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duranto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Duranto scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Duranto blocks it.
Duranto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Duranto controls the action.
Duranto can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Duranto backwards.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Duranto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duranto lands a nice looking kick to the body. Van Rijn takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Duranto misses with a double jab.
Van Rijn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Duranto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
Duranto tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Duranto.
Duranto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duranto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duranto moves away.
Duranto throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duranto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Duranto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roberto Duranto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duranto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duranto tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Duranto looks to land a body kick but Van Rijn moved away.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Duranto keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Duranto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn backing away here, and Duranto unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Duranto looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Duranto.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Duranto is avoiding it.
Duranto appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Van Rijn rushes Duranto and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Duranto misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Duranto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn jabs at Duranto's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Duranto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn throws a sloppy body shot
and Duranto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duranto keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.
Van Rijn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Duranto moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duranto.
Duranto tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duranto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duranto.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duranto pressing his opponent against the cage.
Duranto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duranto checks a leg kick.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Duranto circles away. #T1#
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Duranto.
Van Rijn looks to clinch
and Duranto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn defending well as Duranto loads up on a big left hand.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Duranto and move into the clinch.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Duranto was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duranto scores with a spinning back kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Van Rijn down.
Van Rijn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duranto is able to avoid easily.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Duranto pushes him off.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duranto tries to land a front kick but Van Rijn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duranto. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Duranto's head but Duranto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Duranto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Duranto pushes him off.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duranto's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duranto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Rijn scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the liver by Van Rijn. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Duranto.
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Duranto takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Van Rijn scores with a jab. Duranto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up
letting Duranto counter with a right hand.
Duranto walks into a straight right hand from Van Rijn.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3##CL#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Duranto in a clinch.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duranto lands with a light punch inside.
Duranto prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Duranto manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Duranto.
Duranto takes a swing at Van Rijn's ribcage but misses.
Duranto avoids a kick to the body.
Duranto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Duranto.
A punch combination from Duranto misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Duranto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Duranto moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn blocking some punches. #T4#
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn cracks Duranto with a nice body shot.
Duranto trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position.
Duranto takes a shot to the head.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn tries to work over Duranto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duranto is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Duranto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Duranto controlling the action here for a moment.
Roberto Duranto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Duranto uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Duranto.
I've got Duranto 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roberto Duranto!

A less than humble Roberto Duranto misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Piano     
Date:   Mar 29, 2019
#R1#
Van Rijn missing with a left hand there. Raharuhi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a solid leg kick but Van Rijn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Raharuhi.
Raharuhi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raharuhi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn jabs at Raharuhi's body.#CL#
Raharuhi gets tackled into the cage by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Raharuhi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Raharuhi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Raharuhi stuns Van Rijn with a nice body shot, before stepping back 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 Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raharuhi's head.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharuhi. #T1#
Van Rijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharuhi.
A little jabbing left from Raharuhi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A good leg kick by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raharuhi manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well.
Raharuhi misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn moves forwards but Raharuhi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raharuhi avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Raharuhi lands a leg kick that knocks Van Rijn off balance momentarily.
Raharuhi scores with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Van Rijn. Those never looked like landing.
Raharuhi misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Raharuhi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick
and Raharuhi counters with a straight right hand.
Raharuhi lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharuhi. #CL2#
Raharuhi pushes Van Rijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn prevents Raharuhi from breaking the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi lands a body punch.
Raharuhi misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Raharuhi avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Raharuhi is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Raharuhi.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Raharuhi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi missing with knees to the body. #T4#
Raharuhi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raharuhi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raharuhi backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Raharuhi.
Raharuhi is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rijn presses Raharuhi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn dodges an elbow strike from Raharuhi.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Raharuhi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi misses with an elbow strike.
Raharuhi pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Rijn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
Raharuhi connects with a body shot.
Van Rijn tries to move into range but Raharuhi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws out a leg kick but Raharuhi moves out of range and Van Rijn only half commits. #CL#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raharuhi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Raharuhi.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn avoids a wild elbow strike from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Raharuhi.
Raharuhi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Rijn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Raharuhi tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Raharuhi. #T1#
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi tries a knee to the head but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
Raharuhi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Raharuhi tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raharuhi lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Raharuhi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Raharuhi blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raharuhi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi misses with a knee to the head.
Raharuhi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Raharuhi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Raharuhi's ribcage. Raharuhi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi digs a right hand underneath Van Rijn's ribcage. Van Rijn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raharuhi's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn. #T3#
Raharuhi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Raharuhi tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rijn avoids the damage to the body.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Raharuhi struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn pushes Raharuhi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharuhi.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raharuhi is working Van Rijn over against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Raharuhi. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Raharuhi misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a right 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!
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T4#
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Raharuhi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raharuhi. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks the clinch.
Raharuhi misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Raharuhi can pounce on him.
Raharuhi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Van Rijn. #CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Raharuhi has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raharuhi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taine Raharuhi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Raharuhi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van Rijn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Rijn misses with a hook
letting Raharuhi counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Raharuhi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Rijn darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Raharuhi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Rijn circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Rijn throws a series of strikes that have Raharuhi backpedaling.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharuhi.
Raharuhi misses with a low kick.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Raharuhi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Van Rijn's sensitive parts.
Van Rijn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Raharuhi and move into the clinch.
Raharuhi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Taine Raharuhi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Raharuhi.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raharuhi throws out the jab.
Van Rijn misses with a left hand
and Raharuhi counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Raharuhi keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Raharuhi scores with a shoulder strike.
Raharuhi misses with some punches.
Raharuhi blocking some punches.
Raharuhi throws a head punch that misses.
Raharuhi prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Raharuhi has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Raharuhi controls the action. #BC2#
Raharuhi breaks from the clinch.
Raharuhi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Rijn's head backwards.
Raharuhi scores with a body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left. #T2#
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Rijn connects with an inside 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!#CL#
Raharuhi tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to work over Raharuhi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Raharuhi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Raharuhi on the inside.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn presses Raharuhi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Raharuhi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Raharuhi's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Raharuhi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Raharuhi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Raharuhi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raharuhi scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Raharuhi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Raharuhi misses with the head strike.
Raharuhi lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Raharuhi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Raharuhi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raharuhi tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Raharuhi back against the cage.
Raharuhi throws a knee to the head but misses.
Raharuhi misses with a knee to the head.
Raharuhi misses with a knee strike.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Raharuhi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raharuhi working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raharuhi gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taine Raharuhi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Raharuhi 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taine Raharuhi!

Taine Raharuhi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EMP Jodson vs Verygood     
Date:   Mar 15, 2019
#R1#
Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head.
Golovkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golovkin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Van Rijn doesn't seem bothered though.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
A leg kick checked by Golovkin.
Golovkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn. #CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Golovkin against the cage.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Golovkin.
Van Rijn pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
We've been informed that Van Rijn 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 Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn pushes Golovkin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Golovkin.
Van Rijn cracks Golovkin with a nice body shot.
Golovkin is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Golovkin.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Golovkin controls the action.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golovkin goes for a takedown attempt but Van Rijn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Golovkin.
Golovkin lands a slapping body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Golovkin throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Rijn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Golovkin misses with a body shot.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Golovkin counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up with Golovkin and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Golovkin - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golovkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Golovkin fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golovkin tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Golovkin back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Golovkin looking to stall.
Golovkin misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Golovkin lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golovkin lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn connects with a right hand. Golovkin shakes it off.
Golovkin throws a nice looking combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Golovkin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn connects with a high kick.
Golovkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Golovkin.
Van Rijn just 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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Golovkin misses with a wild body shot.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin lands a nice shot that snaps Van Rijn's head back.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Golovkin.
Golovkin throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Van Rijn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Golovkin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Rijns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
A slow jab from Golovkin misses its intended target.
Van Rijn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Van Rijn forces Golovkin back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Golovkin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Golovkin breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin.
Golovkin lands an uppercut.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Golovkin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golovkin's elbow.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Gennady Golovkin is winning the standup battle so far.
Golovkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn scores with a jab.
Van Rijn throws a leg kick
and Golovkin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Golovkin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Golovkin.
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golovkin.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn pushes Golovkin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Golovkin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Rijn is working Golovkin over against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Golovkin.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Golovkin controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golovkin lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golovkin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Golovkin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Golovkin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Golovkin misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golovkin lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Golovkin.
Golovkin presses Van Rijn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Golovkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Golovkin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golovkin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Golovkin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Golovkin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Golovkin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Golovkin's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Golovkin. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Golovkin is having none of it.
Golovkin misses with a looping right.
Golovkin throws a series of punches but Van Rijn avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Golovkin.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
A big right from Golovkin misses.
Golovkin throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Van Rijn counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Golovkin is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golovkin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it. #T1#
Golovkin lands a left hand.
Golovkin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Golovkin avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Golovkin.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Golovkin.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Golovkin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golovkin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it. #T2#
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Golovkin breaks the clinch.
Golovkin throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rijn digs a good hook to Golovkin's body.
Golovkin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golovkin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Golovkin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Golovkin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Golovkin keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Van Rijn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Golovkin, pushing him back against the cage.
Golovkin lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Golovkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Golovkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn is working Golovkin over against the cage.#T3#
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Golovkin's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Golovkin misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Golovkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golovkin blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golovkin lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gennady Golovkin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn tries to work over Golovkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Golovkin blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Golovkin's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Golovkin blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Golovkin blocking some punches.
Golovkin prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Golovkin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn is leaning against Golovkin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golovkin backwards.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Golovkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Golovkin manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Van Rijn.
I've got Van Rijn 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: EMP Gagnon vs Murhaa     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Van Rijn rushes Rojas and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Rojas stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rojas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rojas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Rijn can turn it around.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas lands a right hand.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action. #T1#
A short left from Rojas.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rojas misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Rojas.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Rojas blocks it.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rojas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
Rojas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. #BC#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Rojas.
Rojas throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Rojas 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 Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rojas.
A swing and a miss from Rojas.
Rojas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rojas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Rijn. Rojas shrugs it off though.
Rojas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn throws out a loose jab but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rojas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Van Rijn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rojas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Rijn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Rojas just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but Rojas shakes him off and moves away.
Rojas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rojas thows a body kick. Van Rijn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rojas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Rojas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas cracks the inside of Van Rijn's front leg.
Van Rijn connects with a solid leg kick.
Rojas looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but Rojas shakes him off and moves away.
Rojas lands with a right hand. #CL#
Rojas darts in and clinches Van Rijn up against the cage.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Rojas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rojas or not.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
I was talking to Rojas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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 Matheo Rojas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A bone on bone clash there as Van Rijn blocks the leg kick.
Van Rijn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rojas counters with a good low kick that Van Rijn was not able to check.
Rojas misses with a wild combination.
Rojas throws a wild body kick that Van Rijn sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Rojas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rojas connects with a crisp jab.
Rojas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Van Rijn 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.
Nice defenses there by Rojas.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Van Rijn moved away.#CL2#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards. #BC#
Rojas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Rojas controls the action. #T1#
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Rojas prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Rojas is having none of it. #CL2#
Van Rijn has Rojas up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Rojas.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Rojas scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rojas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rojas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Rojas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rojas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Rojas moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Van Rijn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a few strikes there.
Van Rijn checks the leg kick.
Rojas connects with a leg kick. Van Rijn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rojas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Rojas misses with a head kick.
Rojas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn connects with a right hand. Rojas shakes it off.
Rojas tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Rojas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Van Rijn doesn't seem phased though.
Nice jab there from Rojas.
Rojas misses with a looping left.
Van Rijn wants to clinch but Rojas slips to the side
and Rojas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Van Rijn darts in and clinches Rojas up against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Rojas blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Rojas blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rojas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Rojas uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has Rojas pressed against the cage, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rojas lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Rojas on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn moves out of range of the body kick from Rojas.
Van Rijn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Van Rijn clinches.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Rojas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Rojas lands a body shot.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Rojas misses with some punches.
Van Rijn tries to work over Rojas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas. #BC#
Rojas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matheo Rojas is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Rojas moves out of range.
Van Rijn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rojas slips a straight right by Van Rijn.
Rojas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Rojas moves out of range.
Van Rijn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rojas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rojas.
As Van Rijn backs away, Rojas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Van Rijn throws a front kick aimed at Rojas's knee but Rojas avoids it well.
Van Rijn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rojas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Rijn.#CL2#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Rojas in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Rijn is working Rojas over against the cage.#T2#
Rojas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Rojas taking a breather.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Rojas manages to break the clinch.
Rojas scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Rojas.
Van Rijn throws a jab but it's blocked by Rojas.
Rojas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3##CL2#
Van Rijn pushes Rojas up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rojas.
A head punch on the inside from Rojas fails to land.
Rojas working aggressively here.
Rojas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Rijn as Rojas tries to tie him up.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Rojas.
Rojas throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Rojas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rojas.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rojas's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rojas lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Rojas is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.
Rojas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rojas swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Rojas tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rojas blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Rojas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rojas's gas tank.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rojas lands a left hand.
Rojas misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands. #BC#
Rojas breaks the clinch.
Rojas tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rojas.
Van Rijn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rojas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Van Rijn.
I think Van Rijn 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: EMP Impaler vs Koniu     
Date:   Jan 13, 2019
#R1#
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Jackson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Jackson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Rijn thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Van Rijn cracks Jackson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jackson is looking to chop away at Van Rijn's legs.
Van Rijn wants to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch position.
Jackson avoids a kick to the body.
Nice shot by Van Rijn.#T1#
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.#CL2#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Van Rijn clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is landing with strikes. Van Rijn can't take much more of this.
Jackson has the hooks in. Van Rijn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jackson is landing with strikes from the back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Van Rijn is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jackson. #T2#
Van Rijn has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson is hanging on to Van Rijn's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Van Rijn.
Jackson has the hooks in. Van Rijn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Van Rijn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Van Rijn breaks Jackson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Van Rijn controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Van Rijn looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T3#
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Van Rijn is one step ahead there.
Jackson is trying to control the position but Van Rijn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Rijn preventing the sweep.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Rijn trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Rijn preventing the sweep.
Van Rijn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Rijn defends it easily.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Van Rijn controlling him for the moment.
Jackson is trying to keep Van Rijn in close.
Van Rijn is looking to stand up but Jackson won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Rijn.
Jackson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson shoots in for a double leg but Van Rijn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Van Rijn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
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 Randall Jackson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Van Rijn walks into a stiff left hand from Jackson.
Van Rijn takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Jackson misses.
We've been told by Jackson's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($700/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Van Rijn was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Van Rijn has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Jackson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1##TD#
Jackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Rijn keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson cracks Van Rijn with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson trying to control the position but Van Rijn is working away.
Jackson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Van Rijn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jackson is looking to take a break and control but Van Rijn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van Rijn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Van Rijn is trying to improve his position.
Jackson fails to land a wild elbow strike. #T2#
Van Rijn tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Van Rijn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
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!
Jackson wants to improve his position but Van Rijn is controlling well.
Van Rijn is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to improve his position.
Van Rijn works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SU2#
Van Rijn gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3#
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the body.
Van Rijn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Van Rijn wants it to stay on the feet.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Rijn, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson slips a jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson throws out a leg kick but Van Rijn moves out of range and Jackson only half commits.
Jackson lunges at Van Rijn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Rijn's hand. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Rijn is out of range and Jackson settles back down.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Jackson.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jackson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jackson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
A shot in the inside from Jackson.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn presses Jackson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Van Rijn misses with a straight left.
Jackson throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Jackson throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn tries to counter with a clinch but Jackson shakes him off and moves away.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Jackson.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn with a jab.
Jackson misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand.
Jackson blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Jackson blocks it.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randall Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Jackson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson working over Van Rijn with some ground and pound. Van Rijn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Rijn wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson working the head and body with strikes.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Van Rijn dodges it nicely.
Van Rijn tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson drops an elbow to the side of Van Rijn's head. #T2#
Jackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Van Rijn is looking to improve his position.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Van Rijn dodges it nicely.
Jackson throwing shots but Van Rijn is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Rijn trying to control from the bottom.
Van Rijn tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Van Rijn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Van Rijn preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Jackson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn is trying to control but can't.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Rijn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Van Rijn wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Van Rijn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Van Rijn tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Rijn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Van Rijn is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Van Rijn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jackson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jackson's back!
Jackson rolls, trying to escape but Van Rijn keeps control of the position.
Van Rijn wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Van Rijn won't let him.
Van Rijn has good solid back control here.
Van Rijn has the hooks in. Jackson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Van Rijn wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.

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 Randall Jackson.
I think Jackson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randall Jackson!

An out of breath Randall Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: IFCXS4: S.Heavy v McDonald     
Date:   Dec 24, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Viki with a good jab.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Viki. #CL#
Van Rijn forces Viki back against the cage and clinches.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Viki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viki.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viki backwards. #T1#
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viki blocking some punches.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Viki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Viki's head.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Van Rijn tries to work over Viki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viki is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Viki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viki is trying to break free.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Viki wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Viki breaks from the clinch.
Viki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Viki in a clinch.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn working aggressively here. #T4#
Van Rijn pushes Viki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Viki is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Viki controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Viki in a clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki blocking some punches.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Viki wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Viki prevents a body shot from Van Rijn. #T1#
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viki backwards.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viki can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Viki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Viki controls his hands. #T3#
Viki can't break the clinch.
Viki blocking some punches.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viki is trying to break free.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Viki blocking some punches.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn. #T4#
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Viki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn gets through Viki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viki is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viki.
Viki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viki blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Van Rijn - that will leave a mark!
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Viki scores with a body shot.
Viki circles away from the clinch attempt
and Viki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Viki scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Rijn should have avoided that one.
Van Rijn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Viki misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viki loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Viki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Rijn throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Viki is avoiding it.
Viki throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Viki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Viki.
Viki blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook
and Viki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viki misses with a hook.
As Viki tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Viki manages to avoid the attempt.
Viki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big left from Viki misses.
Jab from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Van Rijn defending well as Viki loads up on a big left hand.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Viki is having none of it.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Viki connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Van Rijn momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viki can't break the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Viki is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Viki blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Viki tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the cage.
Viki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Viki blocking some punches.
Viki blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viki.
Viki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Viki blocking some punches.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Viki prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Viki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn has Viki pressed against the cage, preventing Viki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn is working Viki over against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Viki has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Viki is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Viki.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Miki Viki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viki tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Van Rijn, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: IFC79: Choo v OQuinn     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1##CL#
Aleksy gets a clinch.
Aleksy missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Aleksy can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aleksy working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Aleksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aleksy instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Aleksy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Aleksy.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with some punches. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aleksy closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aleksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Rijn. Aleksy shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Aleksy clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn has Aleksy pressed against the cage, preventing Aleksy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Aleksy.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aleksy backwards.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy is pushing Van Rijn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Aleksy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Van Rijn gets through Aleksy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike. #T4#
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksy struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Aleksy has Van Rijn pushed against the cage.#BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aleksy wants to break free but Van Rijn has control.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike. #BC#
Aleksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aleksy throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Aleksy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Rijn with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn 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##CL#
Aleksy closes the distance and clinches.
Aleksy has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Aleksy lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Aleksy moves out of range.
Van Rijn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aleksy circles away quickly and effectively.
A slow jab from Aleksy misses its intended target.
Aleksy throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
A big right from Van Rijn 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 Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy lands a nice shot to the body.
Aleksy scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Aleksy tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Aleksy lands a right hand. #BC#
Aleksy breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Aleksy controls his hands. #T2#
Van Rijn prevents Aleksy from breaking the clinch.
Aleksy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aleksy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Aleksy moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn. #T3#
Aleksy blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy. #BC#
Aleksy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aleksy moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn connects with a jab.
Aleksy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Rijn.
Aleksy misses with a looping left.#CL#
Aleksy moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Aleksy tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.#T4##CL#
Aleksy clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
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!#BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Aleksy lands with a straight right. Van Rijn didn't see that one coming.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Aleksy moves out of range.
No joy there for Aleksy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Rijn sizes up Aleksy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Aleksy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Aleksy.#CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aleksy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aleksy misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Aleksy.
Van Rijn tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Aleksy moves into the clinch successfully.
Aleksy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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 Tytus Aleksy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Aleksy'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!
#R3##CL#
Aleksy moves into the clinch successfully.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Aleksy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land. #BC#
Aleksy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn dodges the punch combination from Aleksy.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Aleksy clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Aleksy trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Aleksy into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy. #T1#
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Aleksy breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Aleksy drives through and clinches with Van Rijn against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy. #BC#
Aleksy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Aleksy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn scores with a body shot.
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Rijn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aleksy's calf.
Aleksy is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Van Rijn's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#CL#
Aleksy moves into the clinch.
Aleksy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Van Rijn up against the cage.
Aleksy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Aleksy blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aleksy.
Aleksy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aleksy.
Aleksy 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.
Nice cross by Aleksy.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that Aleksy semi-blocks. #CL#
Aleksy darts in and clinches Van Rijn up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Aleksy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aleksy. #BC#
Aleksy manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Aleksy.#T3#
Aleksy looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Aleksy closes the distance and pushes Van Rijn back into the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Aleksy working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Aleksy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Aleksy.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Aleksy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aleksy.
Van Rijn lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside. #T4#
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Aleksy avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Aleksy blocking some punches.
Aleksy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aleksy taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Aleksy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Aleksy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aleksy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aleksy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Aleksy misses with a looping left.
Aleksy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aleksy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aleksy throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
Aleksy misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.#CL#
Aleksy has taken the fight to the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tytus Aleksy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aleksy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tytus Aleksy!

Our winner, Tytus Aleksy, 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: IFCMW46: Vasquez vs Pugberg     
Date:   Nov 07, 2018
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Van Rijn.#CL#
Van Rijn rushes Entei and presses him up against the cage.
Entei blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Entei as the two fighters clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Entei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei cracks Van Rijn with a nice body shot.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Entei.
Entei swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Entei let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Entei. That's going to slow Van Rijn down.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Van Rijn avoids the head kick by Entei.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Entei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Entei pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Entei.
Entei stalling in the clinch.
Entei lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Entei throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Entei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Entei is looking to land body kicks.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Entei.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Entei looks for the body kick but Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn tries to counter by clinching up but Entei breaks away and moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Entei.
Entei swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Entei tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Entei tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Entei scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Entei.
Entei working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Entei lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entei.
Van Rijn throws a lazy head kick
and Entei counters with a thumping low kick.
We've been told by Van Rijn's head coaches at Crapollas Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Entei avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to clinch
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei avoids the head kick by Van Rijn. #T4##CL2#
Entei moves into the clinch successfully.
Entei looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Rijn moves to clinch but Entei breaks away
and Entei counters with a head kick.
Van Rijn throws a lazy right hand but Entei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Rijn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn lands with an uppercut that bounces Entei off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei dominated that round.
That's time! Van Rijn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Entei takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Entei drives through and clinches with Van Rijn against the cage.
Entei is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Harry Entei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Entei clinches up with Van Rijn and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the 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!
A right handed body shot lands from Entei. #T1#
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Entei controls his hands.
Entei lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Entei.
Entei tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Entei back against the cage.
Van Rijn works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches.
Entei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Entei's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Entei is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Entei pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Entei darts in and clinches Van Rijn up against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside.
Entei is looking to control Van Rijn's arms but Van Rijn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Entei has his back to the cage.
Entei pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Entei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Entei working hard to break the clinch.
Entei working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Entei pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Entei manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL2#
Entei has Van Rijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Entei slips under a jab from Van Rijn.
Entei raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #CL#
Entei gets tackled into the cage by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
Entei misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Entei lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Entei cracks Van Rijn with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Entei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Entei pushes Van Rijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Entei - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Entei in a clinch. #BC2#
Entei manages to break the clinch.
A low kick from Van Rijn misses
and Entei counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Rijn dodges the punch combination from Entei.
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Entei pushes him off.
Entei lands with an overhand left.
Van Rijn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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 Mike Van Rijn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Rijn. #CL2#
Entei closes the distance and clinches.
Entei tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Entei. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Entei scores with a one two! Van Rijn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Van Rijn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Entei, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei blocking some punches.
Entei works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land. #T1#
Entei blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Entei lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Entei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entei lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
Entei is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn. #BC2#
Entei escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Entei throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Entei gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Entei backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Entei breaks from the clinch.
Entei throws a sloppy head kick and Van Rijn moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Entei and move into the clinch.
Entei circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Entei throws a leg kick but Van Rijn sees it coming and moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Entei. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Entei blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Entei closes the distance and clinches.
Entei lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Entei darts in and clinches Van Rijn up against the cage.
Entei misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entei tries to stall but Van Rijn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Entei's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Entei. #T3#
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Entei lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Entei on the inside.
Entei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Entei's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Van Rijn is looking to land body kicks.
Entei goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Van Rijn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Rijn closes the distance but Entei moves to the side
and Entei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Rijn thinking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn misses with a hook.#CL2#
Entei has Van Rijn up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Entei has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Entei manages to break the clinch.
Entei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch but Entei swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Entei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Entei 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!

Harry Entei 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: IFC MW42: Dali v Gorbachenko     
Date:   Oct 10, 2018
#R1##CL#
Mumu closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Mumu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Van Rijn controls the pace.
Van Rijn won't allow Mumu to sweep him here.
Mumu is trying to control the position but Van Rijn postures up.
Mumu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Mumu bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Van Rijn's guard. #REVR#
Van Rijn trying to control the position.
Van Rijn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mumu.
Van Rijn wants to sweep here but Mumu controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn keeping moving, preventing Mumu from controlling successfully.
Van Rijn pulls Mumu in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mumu wants to control from the top but Van Rijn keeps moving. #SUB#
Mumu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mumu with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Mumu trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Rijn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mumu drops back looking for a leg! Van Rijn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Rijn manages to kick Mumu off! Mumu jumps back into Van Rijn's guard.
Mumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Rijn is retaining full guard.
Van Rijn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mumu preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mumu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mumu preventing the sweep.
Mumu tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Rijn is retaining full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Rijn managing to control the position.
Van Rijn is trying to keep Mumu in close. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A shot to the liver by Mumu. Beautiful body shot.
Mumu tries to move into range but Van Rijn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mumu 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. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Mumu throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mumu tries to score with a low kick but Van Rijn moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Mumu clinches up against the cage.
Mumu tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumu drops back down to his feet.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Mumu.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike. #TD#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mumu jumps into guard, dragging Van Rijn to the mat.
Van Rijn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mumu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Mumu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Rijn is aware though and is defending well.
Van Rijn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mumu is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mumu is controlling Van Rijn's posture.#T3##SUB#
Van Rijn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Rijn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mumu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mumu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Van Rijn stands and steps away. Mumu gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Mumu blocks it.
Mumu misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Mumu lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4##TD#
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Van Rijn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mumu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mumu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Rijn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mumu wants to control from the top but Van Rijn keeps moving.
Van Rijn looking to control.
Van Rijn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mumu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Mumu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mumu looking to pass the guard.
Mumu won't allow Van Rijn to sweep him here. #SUB#
Mumu drops back looking for a leg! Van Rijn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Van Rijn manages to kick Mumu off! Mumu jumps back into Van Rijn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdel Mumu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Mumu lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Mumu.
Mumu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Van Rijn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mumu. That one must have hurt.
Mumu misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mumu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mumu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That kick from Van Rijn tenderised Mumu's leg. Mumu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mumu.
Mumu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mumu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mumu throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Mumu moves out of range. #CL2#
Van Rijn gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land. #BC#
Mumu breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that Mumu semi-blocks.
Mumu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mumu avoids a kick to the body.
Mumu is looking to wear down Van Rijn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mumu lands a really nice looking cross but Van Rijn seems unphased.
Mumu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Mumu gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Mumu tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Mumu drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdel Mumu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mumu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Mumu drags the fight down to the ground.
Mumu looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mumu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Van Rijn defends well.
Van Rijn trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom.
Van Rijn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Van Rijn preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Mumu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Rijn preventing the sweep.
Mumu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Rijn trying to control but Mumu is working from the bottom. #SU2#
Van Rijn stands up and waves to Mumu to follow him.
Mumu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mumu lands with a cross.
Van Rijn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4##CL2#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mumu on the inside.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn is leaning against Mumu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mumu blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mumu.
Mumu scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Mumu jumps guard.
Van Rijn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Mumu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Rijn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Mumu has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van Rijn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Mumu has tightened it up now! Van Rijn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Abdel Mumu!
A relieved looking Abdel Mumu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: IFC MW40 Van Rijn v Lomachenko     
Date:   Sep 26, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Lomachenko.
Van Rijn seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lomachenko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.
Evgeni Lomachenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lomachenko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lomachenko changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Lomachenko lands a jab.
Lomachenko 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.
Lomachenko throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Lomachenko is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lomachenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lomachenko.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lomachenko is defended easily by Van Rijn.#T1#
Lomachenko misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Van Rijn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lomachenko.
Van Rijn throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lomachenko thuds a left hand into Van Rijn's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lomachenko.
Lomachenko misses with a hook.
Van Rijn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A shot to the liver by Lomachenko. Beautiful body shot.
Van Rijn listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Lomachenko against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko wants a takedown.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Lomachenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Lomachenko smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lomachenko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
I was talking to Van Rijn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Rijn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Lomachenko drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lomachenko looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lomachenko jumps guard but Van Rijn stands there with Lomachenko around his waist. Lomachenko gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lomachenko fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Lomachenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lomachenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomachenko's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lomachenko takes a shot to the head.
Lomachenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Lomachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lomachenkos head.
Lomachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Lomachenko is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Lomachenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lomachenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Van Rijn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lomachenko is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lomachenko looking for a takedown.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evgeni Lomachenko.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Lomachenko changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Rijn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lomachenko is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Lomachenko.
Van Rijn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lomachenko.#T1#
Lomachenko misses with a left hand
letting Van Rijn counter with a right hand.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomachenko with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Lomachenko is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lomachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him?
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Lomachenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lomachenko tries to pull guard but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Lomachenko seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses Lomachenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lomachenko's head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn cracks Lomachenko with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lomachenko backwards.
Van Rijn pushes Lomachenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lomachenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lomachenko's gas tank.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Lomachenko with a big uppercut! Lomachenko tries to clinch up but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Lomachenko to the mat! Lomachenko covers up and Van Rijn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: IFC 67: Thomas vs Chugman     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Island misses with a takedown
and Van Rijn counters with a left and a right that stings Island.
Island takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Island tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Island's head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Island.
Van Rijn prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn pushes Island back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Island's head.
Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Island's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Island's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Island tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Island shoots and misses
and Van Rijn counters with a series of strikes. Island will be more careful next time no doubt.
Island goes for a double leg but Van Rijn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Rijn continues to drive forward.
Island sets himself, and Van Rijn steps forward looking for the clinch! Island avoids it this time.
Island shoots and misses #CL2#
and Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Islands head.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Island is breathing heavily.
Van Rijn is working Island over against the cage.
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 Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Island's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Island seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Van Rijn can turn it around.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn. #T2#
Island drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Rijn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Island with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Rijn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#
Island is rocked!
Van Rijn with a jab.
Oh Island is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crack! A monster head kick from Van Rijn and Island falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Van Rijn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: IFC 64 Thomas vs Lopez     
Date:   Aug 18, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Vasquez misses with a body kick.#CL2#
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez is working Van Rijn over against the cage.
Van Rijn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Vasquez is working Van Rijn over against the cage.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Vasquez controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasquez throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Vasquez's head. #T1#
Nice body punch from Vasquez - that landed with a thud.
Vasquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Vasquez tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Vasquez back against the cage.
Vasquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn works on Vasquez's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez lands a right hand.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Vasquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage. #T2#
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to work over Vasquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasquez.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasquez or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Vasquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow.
Vasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasquez misses with a body punch. #T3#
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasquez.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Vasquez has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Rijn seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vasquez can turn it around.
Vasquez lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vasquez or not.
Vasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards. #T4#
Vasquez pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Vasquez blocks it.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Vasquez.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasquez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A left lands for Vasquez.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vasquez counters with a good, hard body kick but Van Rijn shrugs it off.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vasquez.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch but Vasquez is avoiding it. #CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez works on Van Rijn's body with a couple of short punches.
Vasquez blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Vasquez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Vasquez.
Nando Vasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Vasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
A short body shot lands from Vasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Vasquez blocking some punches.
Vasquez misses with the head strike.
Vasquez pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Vasquez working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasquez.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Vasquez lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Vasquez blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vasquez backwards.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Vasquez tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vasquez tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
A hook to the body from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasquez's elbow.
Vasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Vasquez blocks it.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Vasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasquez blocks an uppercut.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vasquez.
Vasquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vasquez. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Vasquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Vasquez.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Vasquez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vasquez takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez lands with a short shot to the head.
Vasquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nando Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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#
Vasquez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Rijns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Vasquez moves out of range.
Mike Van Rijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking body shot.
Vasquez cracks the inside of Van Rijn's front leg.
Van Rijn takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Vasquez against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vasquez tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasquez pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Van Rijn is rocked!
A short right from Vasquez on the inside.
Oh Van Rijn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Vasquez blocks it. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vasquez fails to land.
Vasquez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Vasquez throws a big uppercut that drops Van Rijn! More strikes from Vasquez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Van Rijn lies dazed against the cage as Vasquez celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nando Vasquez!
Nando Vasquez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: IFC 60 Bogard vs Crosby     
Date:   Jul 21, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn connects with a crisp jab.
Entei throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Rijn 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.
Entei connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Entei scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Entei blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Entei lands with a left to the head.
We've been informed that Entei 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.#T1#
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Entei.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Entei lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Entei misses with some punches.
Van Rijn works on Entei's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
A head punch on the inside from Entei fails to land.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a lunging right hand
and Entei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Entei 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. #T2#
Entei circles away from the clinch attempt.
Entei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entei.
Van Rijn lands a jab to Entei's midsection.
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 Rijn is looking to clinch but Entei is avoiding it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook. Entei ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Entei smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut
and Entei counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Entei swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rijn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Entei fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rijn, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Entei.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Entei is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Entei lands a body punch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Entei avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Entei.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Entei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Entei throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn presses Entei against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entei's elbow.
Entei blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Harry Entei 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#
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Entei! But no joy.
Entei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Entei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn throws a poor cross that misses
and Entei makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Entei keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Van Rijn misses.
Entei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Entei's head.
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
and Entei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Entei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses
and Entei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Entei scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn wants to clinch
and Entei counters with a big head kick but Van Rijn shrugs it off. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.#T1#
Van Rijn loads up on a big right hand but Entei slips the punch.
Van Rijn is looking to land body kicks.
A good leg kick by Entei.
Van Rijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Entei avoids the body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Entei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Entei lands with a good body shot.
Entei moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Entei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice inside leg kick there by Entei. That's going to slow Van Rijn down.
A jab lands there for Van Rijn.
Entei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's front leg with a kick but Entei checks it.
Entei looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Entei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn closes the distance but Entei moves to the side
and Entei counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Entei throws a head kick but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Entei walks forward, straight into a front kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn looks to land a body kick but Entei moved away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Entei plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Rijn thows a body kick. Entei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Van Rijn looks to land a combination but Entei avoids it well.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Entei blocks it.
Entei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters circling a little - Entei finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Van Rijn moves in looking to clinch but Entei pushes him off.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Entei counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Entei lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Entei struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei slowing the pace effectively.
Harry Entei seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Van Rijn working aggressively here. #T4#
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Entei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Entei controls his hands.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Entei blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Entei blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Entei lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Entei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn throws a shot from downtown. Entei moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Van Rijn has Entei up against the cage in a clinch.
Entei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Entei blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Entei misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Entei's elbow.
Van Rijn pushes Entei back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn keeps control of Entei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Entei misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Entei fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Entei.
Entei lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Entei misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Entei.
Van Rijn tries to work over Entei's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Entei can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Entei pressing his opponent against the cage.
Entei lands with a right to the head.
Entei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hook to the body lands for Entei.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Entei takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Entei lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Van Rijn working aggressively here. #BC2#
Entei breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harry Entei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Entei moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Entei counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses
and Entei counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Entei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Entei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn blocks a head kick by Entei.
Entei moves out of range of the body kick from Van Rijn.
Entei misses with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Entei prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Entei tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Entei.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Entei controls the action.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Entei.
Entei tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Entei throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Entei blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land. #T4#
Entei working hard to break the clinch.
Entei misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Entei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Entei blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Entei uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harry Entei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Entei 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Entei!

After the fight, Harry Entei 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: IFC 55 Mumu vs Thomas     
Date:   Jun 16, 2018
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Jedrzejczyk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a looping left.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jedrzejczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Jedrzejczyk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Van Rijn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jedrzejczyk, pushing him back against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Jedrzejczyk's head.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've been informed that Jedrzejczyk 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.
Jedrzejczyk can't break the clinch.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn is working Jedrzejczyk over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards. #T1#
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break free.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Van Rijn rushes Jedrzejczyk and presses him up against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Jedrzejczyk takes a shot to the head.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzejczyk blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn lands a really nice looking cross but Jedrzejczyk seems unphased.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Van Rijn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Van Rijn clinches up with Jedrzejczyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn tries to work over Jedrzejczyk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Jedrzejczyk blocking some punches.
Jedrzejczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Jedrzejczyk throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Jedrzejczyk controls the action.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jedrzejczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Jedrzejczyk takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Jedrzejczyk coming out on top.
Jedrzejczyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Rijn. Van Rijn obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.#BC2#
Jedrzejczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jedrzejczyk throws a low kick but Van Rijn avoids it.
Van Rijn looks to score with a jab to the body but Jedrzejczyk is just out of range.
Van Rijn throws a hook but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Van Rijn's corner calls for a 1-2. Van Rijn obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4##CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Van Rijn - that landed with a thud.
Jedrzejczyk is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Rijn has double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jedrzejczyk tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Rijn blocks the body kick.
Jedrzejczyk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Rijn. That one must have hurt.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike Van Rijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn jabs at Jedrzejczyk's body.
Nice defenses there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jedrzejczyk takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jedrzejczyk can do to turn this around?
Van Rijn throws a body kick that misses.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn wants to clinch up but Jedrzejczyk keeps it at a distance.
Van Rijn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but Jedrzejczyk is having none of it.
Van Rijn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jedrzejczyk throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jedrzejczyk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn moves out of range as Jedrzejczyk strikes.
Van Rijn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Van Rijn scores with a jab. Jedrzejczyk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Rijn misses the target.
Jedrzejczyk cracks the inside of Van Rijn's front leg.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Jedrzejczyk takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jedrzejczyk. That did some damage!#CL#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jedrzejczyk's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jedrzejczyk tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn. #T2#
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Jedrzejczyk avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jedrzejczyk controls his hands.
Van Rijn cracks Jedrzejczyk with a nice body shot.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jedrzejczyk controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to break free.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Jedrzejczyk.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Jedrzejczyk.#CL#
Jedrzejczyk tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Jedrzejczyk. #T3##CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jedrzejczyk or not.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Jedrzejczyk's head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling the position.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Jedrzejczyk wants to break free but Van Rijn has control.
Van Rijn keeps control of Jedrzejczyk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jedrzejczyk prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn lands a left hand. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Jedrzejczyk tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage.
Van Rijn pushes Jedrzejczyk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jedrzejczyk working aggressively here.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Jedrzejczyk manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Van Rijn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jedrzejczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Rijn lands a jab to Jedrzejczyk's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Jedrzejczyk.#BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the leg kick from Jedrzejczyk.
The fighters circling - Van Rijn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn moves out of range of the strikes.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a single shot there.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Van Rijn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Jedrzejczyk. Beautiful body shot.
Jedrzejczyk throws a head kick that misses.
Jedrzejczyk on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T1#
Jedrzejczyk lunges at Van Rijn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Van Rijn's hand.
Jedrzejczyk misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jedrzejczyk.
Van Rijn throws a front kick that sends Jedrzejczyk stumbling back into the cage.
Jedrzejczyk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk 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 Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through Jedrzejczyk's defenses.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Jedrzejczyk's head back.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jedrzejczyk swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jedrzejczyk.#BC2#
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Van Rijn is leaning against Jedrzejczyk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Jedrzejczyk working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Jedrzejczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike. #T3#
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jedrzejczyk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Jedrzejczyk controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn presses Jedrzejczyk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Jedrzejczyk blocks it.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jedrzejczyk backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Jedrzejczyk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jedrzejczyk blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn gets through Jedrzejczyk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a left hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Jedrzejczyk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jedrzejczyk's efforts to push away.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is working Jedrzejczyk over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jedrzejczyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Jedrzejczyk blocks an uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Jan Jedrzejczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jedrzejczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Jedrzejczyk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jedrzejczyk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Van Rijn's brow.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: IFC MW 29 Murhaa V Heavyweight     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Touchard misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Touchard appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Touchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Touchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Rijn scores with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Touchard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Touchard.
Touchard shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Rijn tries to sprawl out of it but Touchard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Touchard fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Rijn checks it well. #TD#
Touchard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Touchard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes there by Touchard.#T1#
Van Rijn tries to improve position but can't.
Van Rijn managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Touchard.
Touchard tries to move to mount but Van Rijn blocks the move with his legs.
Van Rijn is trying to control Touchard's posture but Touchard avoids it. #SUB#
Touchard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Touchard working the body and head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Rijn struggling a bit here.
Touchard 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.
Van Rijn tries to buck Touchard off but Touchard is having none of it.#SUB#
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Rijn is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Touchard wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Rijn, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Rijn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.#SUB#
Touchard is trying to get an arm triangle but Van Rijn is defending well.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Touchard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Touchard is looking to take a break and control but Van Rijn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Touchard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Van Rijn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Touchard has control of an arm but Van Rijn manages to advance to Touchard's back!
Van Rijn tries to keep control of the position but Touchard is staying busy.#T3#
I really don't envy Touchard right now.
Touchard turns into Van Rijn and is now in his guard.
Touchard postures up.
Van Rijn wants to sweep here but Touchard controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn keeping moving, preventing Touchard from controlling successfully.
Touchard pushing down on Van Rijn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Van Rijn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Van Rijn controlling the position well.
Touchard looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Van Rijn is trying to get back to full guard.
Touchard content to control rather than advance.
Van Rijn trying to control here. #T4#
Van Rijn taking some punishment here, with Touchard in his half guard.
Van Rijn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Touchard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Rijn is trying to control but can't.
Touchard is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Van Rijn!
Touchard wants to control the pace but Van Rijn is squirming around nicely.
Van Rijn wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Touchard has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Touchard is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Touchard dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Touchard fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Touchard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Van Rijn.
Touchard can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Touchard working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand. #T1#
Touchard misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Touchard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Touchard.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Touchard throws a head punch that misses.
Touchard slowing the pace effectively.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Touchard's ribcage. Touchard let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn gets through Touchard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Touchard swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Touchard takes a shot to the head. #T2#
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Touchard stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
A short right from Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Touchard misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
Touchard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
I was talking to Touchard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Touchard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn presses Touchard against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Touchard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Touchard's gas tank. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Touchard is rocked!
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Touchard.
Oh Touchard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Touchard seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
Touchard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Touchard backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn pushes Touchard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn dips a shoulder and cracks Touchard with a mighty uppercut! Touchard falls back against the cage and Van Rijn unloads with a barrage of strikes! Touchard is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Van Rijn screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: IFC MW 26 Zapata vs Ubereem     
Date:   May 09, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kobra.
Kobra tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Kobra gets tackled into the cage by Van Rijn. Van Rijn maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Kobra uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
Kobra has Van Rijn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Kobra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #T1#
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC#
Kobra is rocked!
Kobra tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Kobra blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Kobra is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him?
Kobra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobra wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kobra seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kobra has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kobra unleashes a big counter combination but Van Rijn bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Van Rijn blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kobra moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kobras head.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kobra is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
A right handed body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn lands a body punch.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Kobra controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kobra misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Kobra's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kobra's gas tank.
A short right from Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Kobra.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kobra backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
Kobra looks winded!
Van Rijn throws a big uppercut that drops Kobra! More strikes from Van Rijn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kobra lies dazed against the cage as Van Rijn celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: IFC MW23 Wilder vs Kisqali     
Date:   Apr 18, 2018
#R1#
Diame Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diame Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Rijn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Rijn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Van Rijn cracks Diame Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diame Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Rijn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Rijn scores with the left hand. Diame Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Diame Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Van Rijn, looking for a takedown. Diame Jr pushes Van Rijn against the cage but Van Rijn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Van Rijn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diame Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Diame Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Diame Jr is working for a kimura but Van Rijn is defending it quite comfortably.
Van Rijn trying to control but Diame Jr postures up.
Van Rijn is in trouble now - Diame Jr has advanced to mount! #T1#
Van Rijn is desperately trying to improve his position but Diame Jr has a good base and remains in mount.
Van Rijn tries to lock up and control but Diame Jr gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diame Jr fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diame Jr manages to capitalize on a mistake by Van Rijn to take his back!
Van Rijn 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.
You can see the frustration on Van Rijn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Diame Jr controls the action.#SUB2#
Diame Jr is cranking Van Rijn's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Van Rijn! He's tightened the choke and Van Rijn is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dumba Diame Jr!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Dumba Diame Jr waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.

 

Event: IFC New Blood V.2 Final     
Date:   Apr 01, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Mafaking smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mafaking fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Rijn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Rijn works Mafaking's body with a nice hook.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Van Rijn takes the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mafaking blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mafaking fails to land.
Mafaking tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Mafaking.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn tries to work over Mafaking's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mafaking lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mafaking throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mafaking blocks an uppercut. #TD#
Mafaking is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Van Rijn can't fight it off and eventually Mafaking manages to take the fight to the floor. Van Rijn looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mafaking advances to half guard. #T1#
Van Rijn tries to get to full guard but Mafaking has control of the leg.
Van Rijn is trying to stand. #SUB#
Mafaking is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Van Rijn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruce Mafaking!
Bruce Mafaking took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: IFC MW17     
Date:   Mar 07, 2018
#R1#
Gellar looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Rijn is just out of range.#CL#
Gellar moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Gellar lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Gellar jumps into guard, dragging Van Rijn to the mat. #SUB#
Gellar had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Rijn defends it easily.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gellar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Van Rijn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gellar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Van Rijn is looking to defend but Gellar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Van Rijn! Gellar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Van Rijn taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Uri Gellar!
During a confident post fight interview, Uri Gellar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KFC: Brazil     
Date:   Feb 10, 2018
#R1#
Hunt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Hunt.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt 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 Rijn tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunt throws out the jab.
Van Rijn thuds his right hand into Hunt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Hunt tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Van Rijn moved out of range.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Van Rijn 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.
Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
A nice left hand lands by Hunt.
Hunt lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rijn.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Hunt's ribcage. Hunt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Van Rijn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hunt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Van Rijn's ribcage. Van Rijn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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#
Hunt misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the temple. Hunt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Hunt.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Rijn misses the target.
Hunt wants to counter the offense by Van Rijn and move into the clinch position.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Van Rijn has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt misses with the head strike. #T1#
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Hunt.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Hunt tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Hunt blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a 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!
Hunt lands a body punch.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt lands with a light punch inside.
Hunt lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. #CL#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Hunt is working Van Rijn over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Hunt lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Van Rijn is rocked!
Hunt misses with some punches.
Oh Van Rijn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Mike Van Rijn's cut is getting worse.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Van Rijn gets through Hunt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunt backwards.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt pushes Van Rijn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
A short left from Hunt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hunt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##CL#
Van Rijn clinches up against the cage.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt working aggressively here. #T1#
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Hunt lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt presses Van Rijn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Hunt scores with a hook to the body.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt lands an uppercut.#T2#
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Hunt blocks it.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt presses Van Rijn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
A short left from Hunt.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hunt.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a body punch. #T3#
Van Rijn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hunt fails to land. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt gets through Van Rijn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Hunt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn'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. 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.
#R5#
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Hunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tim Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Hunt swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunt lands the left hand.#T1##CL#
Van Rijn clinches.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn working aggressively here.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Hunt.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tim Hunt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Hunt misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Hunt tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hunt as the two fighters clinch. #T3#
Hunt blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunt can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Hunt.
Mike Van Rijn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Hunt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hunt working aggressively here.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 45:50
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hunt!
Tim Hunt retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Tim Hunt thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: KFC: Defended     
Date:   Jan 06, 2018
#R1#
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Xavier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big left from Xavier misses.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Rijn is looking to chop away at Xavier's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Rijn!
Xavier fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xavier throwing a counter right hand but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xavier misses the target.
Xavier misses with a hook
and Van Rijn counters with a big head kick but Xavier shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xavier lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn tries to land a leg kick but Xavier saw it coming and moves away.
Van Rijn lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Xavier is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Xavier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn tries to bum rush Xavier with a series of wild strikes but Xavier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
An attempted straight right counter from Xavier misses the target.
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
Xavier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Xavier throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn cracks Xavier on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Xavier falls backwards against the cage. Van Rijn follows up with more strikes that drop Xavier to his knees. Van Rijn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Xavier! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: KFC: Resurrection     
Date:   Dec 23, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chan's head.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Chan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Chan throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Chan smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #KD2#
Van Rijn lands a big head kick that sends Chan tumbling to the mat! Van Rijn takes a step backwards and waves Chan back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Chan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chan wants to stay close but Van Rijn steps back to make room for something. Chan seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Van Rijn and Chan drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Date moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rijn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Date lands a two punch combo. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
No joy there for Van Rijn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through Date's defenses. #CL2#
Date moves into the clinch successfully.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn tries a body shot but Date blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Date lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Date can't break the clinch.
Date tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Van Rijn misses with the head strike.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Date working aggressively here.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Date is trying to force a seperation but Van Rijn has the dominant position.
Date misses with some punches.
Date lands a left hand.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
Date working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Date goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date has Van Rijn pressed against the cage, preventing Van Rijn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Date scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
A short right from Date on the inside.
Date misses with the head strike.
Date swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Date creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Date tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Date.
Date tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Date back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Date lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Date throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Date ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Date takes it in his stride.
A big right from Date misses.
Van Rijn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Rijn throws a quick counter head kick but Date was just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Date crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Rijn - the referee stops the clock and Date gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Rijn. Date manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Date misses its intended target.
Date has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Rijn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Date throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a nice body kick.
Date swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the body
and Date 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 Rijn slips a straight right by Date.
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the temple. Date shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Rijn moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Van Rijn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Date under the eye.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date scores with a body shot.
Date throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Van Rijn.
A jab from Date does it's job there.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Date was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the side of Date's head but Date sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rokuya Date seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Date 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 Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Rijn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Date works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn lands a nice hook to Date's body. Date takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Date throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Rijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Date.
Van Rijn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Rijn throws a right hand that misses
and Date counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Date moves out of range. #T1#
Date ducks under a wild hook from Van Rijn.
Date blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn swings for the body but Date moves out of range.
Good shot there by Date.
Date scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Rijn in his tracks.
Date lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Date makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Van Rijn gets tackled into the cage by Date. Date maintains the clinch.
Date throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Date working aggressively here.
Date misses with some punches.
Date has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
A frustrated look appears on Date's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Date blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
A frustrated look appears on Van Rijn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Date tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rokuya Date seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Date misses with a hook to the ribs.
Date tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Date lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Date prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Date keeps control of Van Rijn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Date working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Date backwards.
Van Rijn tries to work over Date's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Date pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick.
Van Rijn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Date counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Van Rijn. #T4#
Van Rijn throws a lazy head kick
and Date counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Date connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
It looked like Van Rijn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Date.
Date stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A jab from Date finds it's way through Van Rijn's defenses.
Van Rijn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Date on the side of the head.
Date throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Date takes a kick to the side of the head.
Date misses with a straight left.
Van Rijn is looking for a counter combo.
Van Rijn cracks Date with an open hand slap.
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
and Date counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rokuya Date showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Date misses with a looping left.
Date scores with a three punch combo!
Date staying out of range there.
Date tests Van Rijn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Date lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Date's head.
Date tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rijn was well out of range. Poor timing from Date.
Date throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Date misses with an uppercut
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.
Van Rijn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick by Van Rijn misses
enabling Date to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Van Rijn misses. #T1#
Date misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Date avoids them all with ease.
Van Rijn lands with a cross.
Date avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Date.
Van Rijn scoring well with a low kick there.
Date lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Date misses the target.
Van Rijn lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Date.
Van Rijn staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Date.
Van Rijn throws a quick counter head kick but Date was just out of range.
The fighters circling - Date throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Rijn is looking to counter with head kicks.#T2#
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Date throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
Date misses with a wild body shot.
Van Rijn throwing a counter right hand but Date manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn defending well as Date loads up on a big left hand.
Van Rijn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Van Rijn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Date fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Date misses with a straight left.
Date with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Rijn to score with a decent uppercut.
Date scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Rijn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Date throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Rijn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Date moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Date has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Date blocks a head kick by Van Rijn. #CL2#
Date closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Date lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Date.
A short left from Date.
A shot in the inside from Date.
Rokuya Date is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Date is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Date keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Van Rijn's efforts to push away.#T4#
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Date lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Date.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rokuya Date comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Date 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Rokuya Date!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Rokuya Date!
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Rokuya Date!

Rokuya Date wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: The Island Season 7, 155 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Dec 07, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cashnew takes a step back to recover.
Van Rijn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cashnew.
Van Rijn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Andrew Cashnew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cashnew.
Cashnew uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rijn.
Cashnew throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cashnew.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut. Cashnew saw that one coming.
Cashnew looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Van Rijn does it's job there.
Cashnew misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
Van Rijn throws a counter high kick but Cashnew was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cashnew misses the target.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Cashnew.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cashnew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Van Rijn feints and then cracks Cashnew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cashnew down.
Cashnew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Cashnew's body.#T1#
Van Rijn slips a straight right by Cashnew.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Rijn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cashnew in his tracks. #ROC#
Cashnew is rocked!
Cashnew throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cashnew is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him?
Cashnew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Rijn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cashnew avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Cashnew throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Van Rijn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Rijn walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Cashnew drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Van Rijn swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Cashnew's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

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

 

Event: Chaos FC 23     
Date:   Nov 22, 2017
#R1#
Bork misses with a hook.
Van Rijn's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Rijn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Bork smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Sid Bork has been cut.
Van Rijn throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Bork counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Bork misses with the head strike.
Bork doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bork's elbow.
Bork misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Bork's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bork's gas tank.
Bork softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bork lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bork tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bork misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bork dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Rijn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bork goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bork lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rijn or not.
A nice left hand lands by Bork.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rijn.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
Bork lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Rijn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bork.
Van Rijn pushes Bork back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Bork looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Bork clinches. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bork tries to clinch up.
Van Rijn is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Bork tries to keep at a distance but Van Rijn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bork lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bork lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bork swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bork.
Bork misses with the head strike. #T3#
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Bork as the two fighters clinch.
Bork misses with the head strike.
Bork lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rijn backwards.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bork lands a right hand.
Bork throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Bork throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Bork.
Bork misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bork.
Bork working aggressively here.
Bork misses with a hook from the clinch.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Bork back against the cage.
Bork struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands. #T4#
Bork lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bork.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bork. #BC2#
Van Rijn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bork throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Rijn throws a nice head kick!
Bork tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Rijn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bork tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Rijn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bork.
Bork misses with a jab to the body
and Van Rijn counters with a nice body shot.
Bork misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bork.
Bork swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn cracks Bork with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Bork clinches.
Bork lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Bork dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sid Bork'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#
Van Rijn keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Van Rijn gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Bork throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bork prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Bork tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Bork back against the cage.
Bork tries to work over Van Rijn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bork is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Van Rijn 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 Rijn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick. Bork tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bork was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bork takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Van Rijn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Van Rijn closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bork prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Bork misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Bork.
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 Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Bork. #T2#
Bork tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bork lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Van Rijn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Bork moves out of range easily.
Bork wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bork paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bork throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Van Rijn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bork throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Van Rijn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bork.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
Bork swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bork backwards.
Bork goes for a takedown attempt but Van Rijn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bork takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bork scores with a decent looking hook.
Van Rijn feints and then cracks Bork's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bork down. #CL2#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bork tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Bork lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Van Rijn. Beautiful body shot.
Bork just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mike Van Rijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Rijn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bork loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
It seemed like Van Rijn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bork has managed to clinch.
Bork lands a left hand.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bork misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Bork.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Bork.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bork is leaning against Van Rijn and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bork misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sid Bork'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.
#R3#
Van Rijn lands a nice shot that snaps Bork's head back.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Bork smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Van Rijn throws a big shot that misses.
Bork throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Bork avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn. #CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Bork against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bork goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Bork controls the action. #BC2#
Van Rijn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rijn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Rijn throws a right hand that Bork ducks under and follows up with a left that Bork also avoids with ease.#T1#
Bork stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Bork blocks a head kick by Van Rijn. #CL#
Bork darts in and clinches Van Rijn up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bork.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Bork tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Bork controls the action.
Bork misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bork.
Sid Bork has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bork presses Van Rijn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
Bork throws a head punch that misses.
Bork misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bork lands a body punch.
Bork blocking some punches. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bork.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Bork.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Bork misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Bork.
Van Rijn throws a head punch that misses.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bork takes a shot to the head.
Bork doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bork throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Bork. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bork controlling the action here for a moment.
Bork throws a head punch that misses.
Bork lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bork lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Bork - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Bork. #BC2#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Van Rijn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Bork controls the action.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bork lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bork's elbow.
Bork swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Bork.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bork.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borks head.
Van Rijn lands a 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!
Bork lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bork backwards. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Bork.
Bork tries to clinch up.#CL#
Bork gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bork is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Rijn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Bork blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Bork softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mike Van Rijn just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Sid Bork's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R4#
Van Rijn just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Van Rijn - just one landing.
Van Rijn misses with an uppercut. Bork saw that one coming.
Bork is looking to clinch. #CL#
Bork closes the distance and clinches.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the head.
Bork swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Van Rijn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bork moves into range and clinches up with Van Rijn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bork blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bork tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Bork throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Nice body punch from Bork.
Bork works on Van Rijn's body with a couple of short punches.
Bork fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bork can't get the takedown.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Bork avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Van Rijn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bork lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bork blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
Bork lands a jab.
Van Rijn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bork momentarily.
Van Rijn keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Van Rijn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bork lands a nice looking 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 Rijn lands a slapping body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Bork misses the target.
Bork tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Rijn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bork tries to clinch there but Van Rijn circles away.
Bork tries to clinch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bork is looking to clinch.
Bork tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Van Rijn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Rijn works the jab nicely.
Van Rijn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bork scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.#T3#
Van Rijn smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bork darts in trying to clinch
and Van Rijn counters with a stiff right hand.
Bork tries to clinch but Van Rijn is having none of it.
Van Rijn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bork.
Bork tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Rijn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bork swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bork.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land. #T4#
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Van Rijn misses with a body punch.
Bork tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Bork blocks an uppercut.
Bork lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bork misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Bork throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rijns head.
Van Rijn blocking some punches. #BC2#
Van Rijn manages to break the clinch.
Bork doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away. #CL2#
Van Rijn has Bork up against the cage in a clinch.
Bork misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Bork ducks right into an uppercut from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bork.
Bork moves away from the strike by Van Rijn.
Bork moves in looking to clinch but Van Rijn pushes him off.
Van Rijn wants to counter with a clinch but Bork pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Rijn. Bork does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn digs a good body shot into Bork's ribs.
Bork throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Bork clinches up with Van Rijn and pushes him back against the cage.
Bork digs a right hand into Van Rijn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Van Rijn's gas tank.
Van Rijn gets through Bork's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
Bork scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Rijn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bork.
Bork throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Van Rijn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bork scores with a shot to the side of Van Rijn's head.
Van Rijn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bork's elbow.
A short left from Bork.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bork creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bork tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bork doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Bork misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Bork controls the action.
Van Rijn pushes Bork back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Bork avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Bork's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bork's gas tank.
A short left from Bork.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rijn lands a 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!
Bork misses with some punches.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Bork's head.
Bork lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bork has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Bork misses with some punches.
Bork misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land. #T3#
Van Rijn tries to work over Bork's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bork has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rijn.
Bork blocking some punches.
Bork lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bork prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Sid Bork has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Bork fails to land.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bork backwards.
Bork prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Bork tries to throw a body punch but Van Rijn avoids it by throwing Bork back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Bork tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Rijn is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bork is looking to clinch. #T4#
Bork throws an overhand right that lands on Van Rijn's shoulder, as Van Rijn tries to avoid the shot.
Bork is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bork throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Rijn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bork tries to clinch there but Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn thows a body kick. Bork tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Bork against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Bork on the inside.
Bork tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bork tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Van Rijn.
I think Van Rijn 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 46:49
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Chaos FC 22     
Date:   Nov 18, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Brandau moves out of range easily.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Rijn fails to land with a series of punches.
Brandau doesn't manage to clinch there - Van Rijn circles away.
Van Rijn wants to clinch.
Brandau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Van Rijn sprawls and moves away.
Van Rijn 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 Rijn lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Brandau counters with a takedown into side control.
Van Rijn struggling a bit here.
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!#SUB#
Brandau has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Van Rijn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Brandau yanks on the arm and Van Rijn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Brandau.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Brandau!

 

Event: Chaos FC 20     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn punishes Peterson's body with a nice straight punch.
Peterson misses with a wild body shot.
Peterson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Rijn. That one must have hurt.
A leg kick checked by Van Rijn.#CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Peterson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Rijn to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn pushes Peterson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Petersons head.
Van Rijn blocks the elbow strike.
Van Rijn tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Van Rijn back against the cage.
Van Rijn prevents Peterson from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Peterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn cracks Peterson with a nice body shot.
Peterson tries to circle away but Van Rijn has him pinned against the cage.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Peterson is looking for a takedown.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Peterson throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Rijn is working Peterson over against the cage.#T2#
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Peterson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peterson lands a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from Peterson.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is leaning against Peterson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Rijn gets through Peterson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Peterson throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Peterson controls his hands.
Peterson wants to get back to striking at distance but Van Rijn won't allow it.
Van Rijn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Peterson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Van Rijn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mike Van Rijn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Peterson.
Van Rijn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Peterson misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Peterson's head.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A right-left combo lands from Van Rijn. #ROC#
Peterson is rocked!
Van Rijn lands 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!
Peterson tries to score with a low kick but Van Rijn moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Van Rijn was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Rijn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Peterson is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Rijn finish him?
Van Rijn lands a brutal head kick. Peterson looks out on his feet and Van Rijn throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Chaos FC 16     
Date:   Oct 25, 2017
#R1#
Lopez dives in for a single leg takedown but Van Rijn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#CL2#
Van Rijn has closed the distance and engaged Lopez in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Van Rijn works on Lopez's body with a couple of short punches.
Lopez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Lopez throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Van Rijn avoids the elbow strike from Lopez, against the ropes.
Van Rijn has Lopez pressed against the ropes, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.#T1#
Lopez wants to take the fight to the mat but Van Rijn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn has Lopez pressed against the ropes, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Rijn tries to work over Lopez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Van Rijn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.
Lopez looking for a takedown.
Lopez jumps guard but Van Rijn turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Lopez has been working on his balance at The Island Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Lopez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lopez has Van Rijn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lopez is looking for a takedown.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn digs a right hand into Lopez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lopez's gas tank.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Lopez's head.
Lopez misses with some punches.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lopez tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the ropes and eventually Lopez drops back down to his feet. #T3#
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Van Rijn prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a nice uppercut.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Rijn just stands there and leans against the ropes.#T4#
Lopez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lopez is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Rijn blocks an elbow strike from Lopez.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rijn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lopez's efforts to push away.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Rijn just stands there and leans against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Van Rijn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Lopez throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch.
Lopez has Van Rijn pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Van Rijn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Van Rijn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Rijn's coach down at Play House was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Rijn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Rijn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Van Rijn.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Lopez working hard to break the clinch.
Van Rijn has Lopez pressed against the ropes, preventing Lopez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Lopez pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Lopez wants a takedown but no success here.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Van Rijn gets underhooks to prevent Lopez's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Lopez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Rijn stops a takedown attempt from Lopez.
A short body shot lands from Van Rijn as the two fighters clinch.
Lopez tries to stall but Van Rijn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.#T2#
A short left from Van Rijn.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Lopez goes for a takedown attempt but Van Rijn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lopez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Van Rijn moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
Lopez looking to slow down the pace here.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Rijn lands an uppercut.#T3#
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Lopez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Van Rijn to keep the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands a nice shot to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lopez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lopez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lopez tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Rijn avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Van Rijn lands a hook that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Van Rijn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
Lopez is trying to break free.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Lopez is rocked!
Van Rijn prevents Lopez from breaking the clinch.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Lopez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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 Rijn lands with a left to the head.
Van Rijn pushes Lopez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Van Rijn circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Lopez drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Van Rijn follows Lopez to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Chaos FC 13     
Date:   Oct 15, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn slips a jab from Zhan.
Zhan with a jab.
Zhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Zhan misses with a shot to the body
and Van Rijn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zhan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zhan throws the left hand but Van Rijn avoids the punch easily.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Zhan moves out of range.
Zhan misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn throws a big counter combination but Zhan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that Zhan semi-blocks. #CL#
Van Rijn rushes Zhan and presses him up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Van Rijn.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhan stalling in the clinch but Van Rijn improves position.
Zhan is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Van Rijn has denied him.
Zhan takes a shot to the head.
Zhan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhan has had enough of the clinch but Van Rijn keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Zhan is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Van Rijn is keeping busy.
Van Rijn throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhan.
A frustrated look appears on Zhan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zhan blocking some punches.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Zhan taking a breather.
Van Rijn lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Rijn misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Rijn has a couple of punches blocked by Zhan.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Van Rijn.
Zhan wants to stall.
Van Rijn is working Zhan over against the ropes.
Zhan trying to stall but Van Rijn improves his position. #T2#
Van Rijn is leaning against Zhan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhan blocks a body shot from Van Rijn. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhan throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Rijn. Van Rijn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Zhan misses the jab.
Van Rijn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhan.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Zhan.
A big left from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhan.
Van Rijn lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhan loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.#T3#
Zhan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Rijn.
Zhan throws a looping overhand right but Van Rijn ducks down to avoid it.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhan.
Zhan swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Zhan misses the jab.
Van Rijn looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn is looking to clinch.
Zhan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zhan throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Zhan misses.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
Van Rijn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhan counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Rijn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhan. That did some damage!
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Van Rijn scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Zhan swats away the attempt to clinch by Van Rijn.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhan scores with a jab to the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Zhan.
Zhan throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
As Zhan tries to get set, Van Rijn tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhan manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhan throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
It looked like Van Rijn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick. Zhan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Kondo Zhan has been cut.
Van Rijn throws a body punch but Zhan moves out of range.
Zhan misses the body punch #CL#
and Van Rijn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Zhan tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kondo Zhan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zhan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Van Rijn finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhan's head.
Zhan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Rijn tries to land a front kick but Zhan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Zhan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Van Rijn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Van Rijn.
Mike Van Rijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhan moves out of range as Van Rijn strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhan! But no joy.
Zhan missing with a left hand there. Van Rijn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zhan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Rijn throws out the jab.
Zhan throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhan loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Zhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
Zhan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhan.
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!
Zhan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Zhan loads up on a big right hand but Van Rijn slips the punch.
Zhan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhan.
Van Rijn doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhan circles away.
Zhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Zhan takes it in his stride. #CL#
Van Rijn instigates a clinch.
Zhan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Mike Van Rijn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhan trying to control the position but instead, Van Rijn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhan into the ropes.#BC#
Van Rijn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A solid body kick from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
A jab from Zhan misses.
Jab, jab by Zhan - just one landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Van Rijn.#T2#
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Van Rijn clinches up with Zhan and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Van Rijn misses.
Van Rijn missing with a left hand there. Zhan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Rijn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Rijn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhan can do to turn this around?
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
That kick from Van Rijn tenderised Zhan's leg. Zhan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Zhan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Rijn counters with a nice body kick.
Zhan misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Rijn.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhan! But no joy.
Van Rijn walks into a jab.#T3#
Van Rijn lands a high kick!
Van Rijn throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhan misses with a straight right.
Van Rijn throws a sloppy head kick and Zhan moves out of range easily.
Zhan throws out a counter right but Van Rijn avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Van Rijn lands but Zhan takes it in his stride.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zhan keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhan moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Van Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhan scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Zhan misses its intended target.
Van Rijn is looking to counter the offense by Zhan and move into the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhan.
Van Rijn misses with a two punch combination.
Van Rijn throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zhan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhan misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Zhan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhan throws a right and a left that Van Rijn avoids nicely.
Zhan looks to throw the jab but Van Rijn is out of range.
Zhan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Zhan moves out of range.
Zhan scores with a jab. Van Rijn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zhan misses the shot to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a kick to the temple. Zhan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Rijn thumps Zhan with a low kick.
Zhan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Zhan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Zhan walks into a straight right hand from Van Rijn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhan keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Rijn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zhan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kondo Zhan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zhan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Rijn tries to clinch up but Zhan circles away and keeps his distance.
Mike Van Rijn is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Rijn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Zhan.
Zhan throws a body punch but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Zhan throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
Zhan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Zhan throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhan misses with a series of wild punches.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn feints a jab promting Zhan to slip. Van Rijn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Van Rijn misses with a wild combination.
Zhan avoids the head kick by Van Rijn.
Zhan swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Van Rijn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zhan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the ropes.
Zhan is trying to break the clinch but Van Rijn is controlling him.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Zhan controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhan blocks an uppercut.
Van Rijn misses with some punches.
Van Rijn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Van Rijn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zhan.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rijn fails to land.
Zhan tries to break free but Van Rijn pushes him back against the ropes.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn lands a right hand.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhan wants to stall.
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Zhan misses its intended target.
Zhan lands the left hand.
Zhan swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range. #T3#
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
Van Rijn moves out of range as Zhan strikes.
Van Rijn lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhan.
Van Rijn misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn throws a series of punches but Zhan moves out of range.
Zhan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Van Rijn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Van Rijn slips under a jab.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zhan.
Zhan throws a hook but Van Rijn blocks it.
Zhan throws a hook to the side of Van Rijn's head but Van Rijn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Zhan looks to move away, Van Rijn throws a big counter combo but Zhan just gets out of the way.
Zhan misses the body punch
and Van Rijn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhan throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Rijn cracks the inside of Zhan's front leg.
Van Rijn throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Zhan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Rijn.
Zhan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Van Rijn misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Zhan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhan misses the jab.
Van Rijn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhan circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Van Rijn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhan throws a big shot that misses.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhan.
Kondo Zhan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Rijn can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Van Rijn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Rijn 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Chaos FC 11     
Date:   Oct 06, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Van Rijn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Rijn blocks a jab.
Hilton connects with a body shot.#TD#
Van Rijn gets caught flat footed, as Hilton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hilton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hilton pushes down on Van Rijn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Van Rijn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hilton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hilton is controlling the pace.
Van Rijn trying to control but Hilton postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van Rijn with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hilton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hilton working the head and body with strikes.
Hilton is thwarting Van Rijn's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Hilton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Van Rijn is in trouble now - Hilton has advanced to mount!
Van Rijn wants to control but Hilton is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Rijn can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Rijn is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hilton is staying active.
Hilton controlling from the full mount.
Van Rijn tries to hold on but Hilton postures up.
Hilton unloading with bombs!
Van Rijn wants to hold on but Hilton pushes him away.
Hilton 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.
Van Rijn is in a horrible position here. Hilton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Van Rijn is bucking up trying to escape but Hilton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hilton breaks from Van Rijn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hilton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Rijn can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Hilton looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Van Rijn tries to hold on but Hilton pushes him away.
Hilton wants to control the pace but Van Rijn is squirming around nicely.
Van Rijn is trying to stand.
Hilton working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Van Rijn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hilton cracks Van Rijn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Van Rijn wants to control but Hilton is having none of it.
Hilton with good strikes from the mount here!
Van Rijn is looking to improve his position but Hilton isn't that keen on the idea.
Hilton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Van Rijn is squirming around, avoiding Hilton's attempts to control the action.
Hilton controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Van Rijn wants to hold on but Hilton pushes him away.
Hilton scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Van Rijn?
Hilton is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Van Rijn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van Rijn takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Van Rijn wants to control but Hilton is having none of it.
Hilton punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hilton avoids the attempt from Van Rijn to control.
We've been informed that Van Rijn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hilton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Rijn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Van Rijn taking shots to the head.
Hilton landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hilton content just to control the position here.
Hilton is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Van Rijn is in a horrible position here. Hilton smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #T4#
Hilton working the ground and pound effectively.
Hilton controlling his opponent.
Van Rijn tries to lock up and control but Hilton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Van Rijn in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hilton looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #SUB#
Hilton working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Van Rijn looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Hilton! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Milton Hilton!
Milton Hilton is the new lightweight champion!
Milton Hilton 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 22, 2017
#R1#
Lundegaard looks to land a combination but Van Rijn avoids it well.
Van Rijn is looking for a counter combo.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Rijn. That snapped Lundegaard's head back.
Lundegaard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Rijn misses with the combination.
Lundegaard feints a jab promting Van Rijn to slip. Lundegaard then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Van Rijn slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Van Rijn has been cut.
Van Rijn throws a front kick aimed at Lundegaard's knee but Lundegaard avoids it well.
Lundegaard throws a jab when Van Rijn was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundegaard. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundegaard scores with a hook.#T1#
Lundegaard lands a jab.
Lundegaard throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to move into range but Lundegaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lundegaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Rijn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lundegaard throws out a loose jab but Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundegaard misses with a hook. Van Rijn ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Van Rijn finds it's way through Lundegaard's defenses.
Van Rijn tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Rijn plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lundegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rijn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lundegaard manages to avoid it.#T2#
Van Rijn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Van Rijn stuns Lundegaard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Rijn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Lundegaard misses.
Jerome Lundegaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rijn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Van Rijn slips a jab and a cross from Lundegaard.
Van Rijn lands a head kick. Lundegaard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lundegaard takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lundegaard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lundegaard misses with a shot to the body
and Van Rijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lundegaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Van Rijn is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lundegaard darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Van Rijn throws a head kick but Lundegaard moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lundegaard.#T3#
Lundegaard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Rijn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Van Rijn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lundegaard, as that shot connected.
Van Rijn punishes Lundegaard's body with a nice straight punch.
Lundegaard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Rijn on the side of the head.
Van Rijn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lundegaard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Rijn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lundegaard.
Van Rijn is looking to land body kicks.
Van Rijn keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Rijn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lundegaard misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Jab, jab by Lundegaard - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundegaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Van Rijn.
Van Rijn is looking to wear down Lundegaard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lundegaard misses the body punch
and Lundegaard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lundegaard looks to land a left hand but Van Rijn moved out of range nicely.
Van Rijn throws a big counter combination but Lundegaard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lundegaard takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lundegaard swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Van Rijn to counter with a crisp jab.
Lundegaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Rijn moves away.
Van Rijn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Rijn avoids the body shot from Lundegaard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lundegaard misses the shot to the body.
Lundegaard scores with a jab. Van Rijn acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Van Rijn has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Lundegaard will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Van Rijn slips a jab from Lundegaard.
Van Rijn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Lundegaard throws a hook but Van Rijn avoids it easily.
Lundegaard moves out of range as Van Rijn throws a body kick.
Lundegaard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lundegaard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Rijn on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Rijn tries to bum rush Lundegaard with a series of wild strikes but Lundegaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jerome Lundegaard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lundegaard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lundegaard misses with an uppercut. Van Rijn saw that one coming.
Lundegaard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Rijn has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lundegaard throws out the jab.
Van Rijn throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundegaard. Van Rijn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Rijn thuds his right hand into Lundegaard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Lundegaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Rijn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lundegaard misses with a body shot.
Lundegaard throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Rijn counters with a straight right hand.
Good shot there by Lundegaard.
Lundegaard takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
No joy there for Van Rijn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Rijn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Rijn cracks Lundegaard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lundegaard connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Rijn tries to bum rush Lundegaard with a series of wild strikes but Lundegaard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mike Van Rijn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 Rijn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Lundegaard.
Van Rijn thinks about countering with a head kick.
Van Rijn drops his hands momentarily and Lundegaard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Rijn connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Rijn connects with a right hand. Lundegaard shakes it off.
Lundegaard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundegaard blocks a head kick by Van Rijn.
Lundegaard just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Rijn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A head kick misses from Van Rijn.
A countering left hand to the body from Lundegaard misses.
Lundegaard throws a lazy right hand but Van Rijn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundegaard staying out of range there.
Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lundegaard.#T3#
Van Rijn throws a head kick that misses.
Van Rijn ducks under a wild hook from Lundegaard.
Lundegaard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Rijn manages to avoid it.
Van Rijn tries to move into range but Lundegaard moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Van Rijn takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Van Rijn scores with a head kick. Lundegaard tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nice shot by Lundegaard.
Lundegaard digs a good body shot into Van Rijn's ribs.
Van Rijn slips under a jab from Lundegaard.
A big left from Lundegaard misses.
Van Rijn falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Lundegaard to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lundegaard misses with a wild body shot.
Lundegaard misses with an uppercut.
Van Rijn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Rijn lands with a slapping head kick.
Van Rijn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lundegaard avoids it really well and circles away.
Van Rijn moves away from the strike by Lundegaard.
Van Rijn throws a big counter combination but Lundegaard scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Van Rijn misses with a body kick.
Lundegaard swings for the body but Van Rijn moves out of range.
Van Rijn slips a jab from Lundegaard.
Van Rijn lands a head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jerome Lundegaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Van Rijn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lundegaard throws a shot from downtown. Van Rijn moves away and avoids it.
Van Rijn thuds a left hand into Lundegaard's body.
Lundegaard lands a jab to the nose.
Van Rijn misses with a body shot.
Lundegaard lands an overhand right.
Van Rijn throws a head kick that Lundegaard semi-blocks.
Lundegaard tries to bum rush Van Rijn with a series of wild strikes but Van Rijn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Van Rijn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lundegaard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn blocking some punches.
Van Rijn blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Van Rijn breaks from the clinch.
Lundegaard walks into a jab.
Van Rijn throws a wild body kick that Lundegaard sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Van Rijn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lundegaard.
Lundegaard with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Rijn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lundegaard.#ROC#
Lundegaard is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Van Rijn knocks Lundegaard out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 13, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Wondrous gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wondrous misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wondrous backwards.
Wondrous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rijn's elbow.
Wondrous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wondrous misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wondrous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wondrous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Wondrous misses with a body punch.
Van Rijn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Van Rijn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wondrous's coach down at King Of Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wondrous's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Rijn prevents a body shot from Wondrous.
Van Rijn presses Wondrous against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Rijn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wondrous doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Wondrous struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wondrous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Van Rijn.
Wondrous can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rijn controls the action.
Wondrous missing with knees to the body.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Wondrous throws knees to the body.
Wondrous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Wondrous misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Van Rijn.
Wondrous misses with a body punch.
Wondrous misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Wondrous throws knees to the body.
Wondrous tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
Wondrous doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn swings wildly with an uppercut but Wondrous uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Rijn can't find room to land a body shot as Wondrous controls the action.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wondrous backwards.
Wondrous misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Wondrous.
Van Rijn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wondrous controls his hands. #T3#
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Van Rijn misses with a punch to the body.
Wondrous missing with knees to the body.
Wondrous misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rijn avoiding damage as Wondrous throws knees to the body.
Van Rijn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Van Rijn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wondrous blocks a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn blocks a body shot from Wondrous.
Van Rijn struggles to land a body shot inside as Wondrous controls his hands. #T4#
Van Rijn managing to block the knees to the body from Wondrous.
Wondrous tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Rijn avoids it.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wondrous tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wondrous prevents a body shot from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn tries to work over Wondrous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head.
Van Rijn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rijn tries to work over Wondrous's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wondrous struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rijn controls his hands.
Van Rijn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wondrous tries a body shot but Van Rijn blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Van Rijn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Van Rijn has cracked Wondrous with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Van Rijn lands another huge swinging hook and Wondrous tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Wondrous, before Van Rijn can land any more shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 10, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Van Rijn clinches with his opponent.
Ruiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruiz is trying to push Van Rijn away but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Rijn lands a shot to the body.
Van Rijn lands with a right to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Alejandro Ruiz has been cut.
Van Rijn scores with a shot to the side of Ruiz 's head.
Ruiz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ruiz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz stalls.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ruiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Rijn pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alejandro Ruiz . That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Van Rijn throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ruiz tries to clinch but Van Rijn is having none of it.
Ruiz closes the distance but Van Rijn moves to the side
and Van Rijn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Van Rijn closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ruiz jumps guard but Van Rijn stands there with Ruiz around his waist. Ruiz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ruiz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away.
Ruiz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Rijn. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Ruiz throws a sloppy head kick
and Van Rijn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Rijn sizes up Ruiz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Ruiz moves into the clinch.
Ruiz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Rijn has him pressed against the cage.
Van Rijn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Van Rijn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ruiz 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 Rijn walks away with a smile on his face. Ruiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ruiz . #T3##TD#
Ruiz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ruiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Rijn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruiz 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU#
Ruiz stands and steps away. Van Rijn gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ruiz shoots and misses
and Van Rijn counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Ruiz is rocked!
Ruiz is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch successfully.
Oh Ruiz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Rijn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Rijn to keep the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruiz backwards.
Still in the clinch, Van Rijn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rijn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Rijn lands a body shot.
Van Rijn digs a right hand underneath Ruiz 's ribcage. Ruiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Van Rijn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Rijn pushes Ruiz against the cage. Van Rijn is working some dirty boxing. Van Rijn pushes off with a quick right hook! Ruiz goes down! Ruiz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Van Rijn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Van Rijn!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 06, 2017
#R1#
Van Rijn looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Stec counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stec slows the pace down in half guard.
Van Rijn tries to kick Stec off but Stec keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Van Rijn gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Rijn wants to sweep here but Stec controlling him for the moment.
Van Rijn trying to control the position.
Stec passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stec perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Van Rijn wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Stec winds up and cracks Van Rijn with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stec trying to control the pace.
Stec is thwarting Van Rijn's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Stec wants to work for an arm triangle but Van Rijn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Van Rijn looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Rijn taking some punishment here, with Stec in his half guard.
Stec content to control rather than advance.
Van Rijn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stec is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Stec performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Van Rijn tries to roll over but Stec keeps him under control.
Stec looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stec lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Stec passes the guard and advances to mount!
Van Rijn is desperately trying to improve his position but Stec has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Stec working Van Rijn over with strikes here.
Van Rijn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Van Rijn tries to hold on but Stec pushes him away.
Stec controlling from mount.
Van Rijn tries to hold on but Stec postures up.
Stec content just to control the position here.
Van Rijn really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stec really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Van Rijn tries to improve his position but Stec has taken his back! Stec has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Van Rijn tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Stec pushes Van Rijn away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zygmunt Stec!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 03, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Van Rijn drives through and clinches with Stec against the cage.
Stec drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stec fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Rijn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stec is trying to pull guard but Van Rijn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zygmunt Stec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stec tries to pull guard but Van Rijn holds him up against the cage and eventually Stec drops back down to his feet.
Van Rijn tries to work over Stec's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Rijn.
A right hand to the body from Van Rijn.
Van Rijn scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Van Rijn.
A short right from Van Rijn on the inside.
Stec jumps guard but Van Rijn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stec fails to pull guard.
Van Rijn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stec backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Rijn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Stec.
Stec tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Rijn smiles and moves away. #T1#
Stec takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Van Rijn moves into the clinch.
Stec is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Rijn to keep the fight standing.
Van Rijn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stec backwards.
Stec's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Stec is rocked!
Van Rijn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Stec with a big uppercut! Stec tries to clinch up but Van Rijn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Stec to the mat! Stec covers up and Van Rijn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mike Van Rijn!

 

 
 
 
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