Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
De Cremonesi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire throws a body punch but De Cremonesi moves out of range.
Van Hire throws a leg kick but De Cremonesi checks it.
De Cremonesi steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Van Hire blocks a leg kick.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire is looking for a counter combo.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Hire blocks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Van Hire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
De Cremonesi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Hire. Van Hire obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Hire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Cremonesi's head.
De Cremonesi jabs Van Hire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a kick to the body.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi swinging wildly here.
De Cremonesi throws a hook to the side of Van Hire's head but Van Hire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Nice jab there from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Cremonesi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
De Cremonesi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
De Cremonesi connects with the punch.
De Cremonesi takes a swing at Van Hire's ribcage but misses.
De Cremonesi throws a right and a left that both miss.
A lazy body kick from De Cremonesi
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Cremonesi, as that shot connected.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Franko De Cremonesi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Van Hire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Hire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
De Cremonesi misses with an uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franko De Cremonesi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Hire loads up on a big right hand but De Cremonesi slips the punch.
De Cremonesi swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. De Cremonesi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Van Hire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
De Cremonesi slips a jab from Van Hire.
De Cremonesi lands a leg kick that knocks Van Hire off balance momentarily.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.#T1#
De Cremonesi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Hire.
De Cremonesi lands with a hook. Van Hire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Cremonesi throws a wild body kick that Van Hire sees coming a mile off.
De Cremonesi cracks Van Hire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
De Cremonesi throws a head kick that half lands.
De Cremonesi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Hire throws a shot to the body.
Van Hire throws a jab when De Cremonesi was well out of range.
A low kick lands for Van Hire. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by De Cremonesi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Cremonesi.
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!
De Cremonesi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
De Cremonesi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Cremonesi looks for the body kick but Van Hire saw that one coming.
Van Hire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
De Cremonesi throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a left to the body.
Van Hire moves out of range as De Cremonesi strikes.
De Cremonesi is looking to land body kicks.
De Cremonesi moves out of range as Van Hire throws a body kick.
De Cremonesi thinks about the counter body kick.
De Cremonesi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Cremonesi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Cremonesi throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Van Hire'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#
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Cremonesi tries to land a leg kick but Van Hire saw it coming and moves away.
De Cremonesi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Cremonesi misses with a body kick.
De Cremonesi misses with a body shot.
De Cremonesi just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as De Cremonesi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Hire moves out of range of the body kick from De Cremonesi.
Van Hire is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Cremonesi looks to throw the jab but Van Hire is out of range.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Cremonesi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Hire.
Van Hire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Cremonesi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Hire counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
De Cremonesi gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Hire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Cremonesi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Van Hire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Van Hire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Cremonesi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Hire slips under a jab from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
De Cremonesi throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
De Cremonesi avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
A punch lands to the side of De Cremonesi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Cremonesi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Hire pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
De Cremonesi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Hire throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Hire connects with a solid leg kick.
Van Hire looks to score with a jab to the body but De Cremonesi is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from De Cremonesi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
De Cremonesi feints and then cracks Van Hire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Hire down.
De Cremonesi lands the left hand.
Van Hire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Cremonesi.
De Cremonesi misses with a low kick.
Van Hire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Cremonesi throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Cremonesi.

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 Whealer Van Hire.
I think Van Hire 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Whealer Van Hire!
A relieved looking Whealer Van Hire 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: H34
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. BySubtraction moves away and avoids it.
BySubtraction looks to throw the jab but Van Hire is out of range.
Van Hire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from BySubtraction misses the target.
Addition BySubtraction seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for BySubtraction.
BySubtraction works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
BySubtraction tries to clinch up but Van Hire circles away and keeps his distance.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
It looked like Van Hire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
BySubtraction throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
BySubtraction throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hire's shoulder, as Van Hire tries to avoid the shot.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Van Hire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire misses with a straight left.
BySubtraction misses the jab.
Van Hire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Hire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Van Hire to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BySubtraction waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
BySubtraction misses with a body shot. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Van Hire.
BySubtraction rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Hire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Hire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
BySubtraction is looking to clinch.
BySubtraction misses with a hook. Van Hire ducked under it nicely.
BySubtraction looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hire is just out of range.
BySubtraction swings widly with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Van Hire walks into a jab.
BySubtraction throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Hire 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!
BySubtraction throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Hire counters with a straight right hand.
BySubtraction scores with a body shot.
BySubtraction throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Van Hire counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! BySubtraction goes down! Van Hire rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... BySubtraction is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!#ROC#BySubtraction is rocked!
BySubtraction drops his guard momentarily, allowing Van Hire to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes BySubtraction! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Van Hire takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: OFK 323 - Burrows Vs Heimo
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Valentine pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Hire shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Valentine eats them both and turns towards Van Hire to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Giggle Valentine has been cut.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valentine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Hire throws out the jab.
Van Hire ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
Van Hire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Valentine.
Van Hire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Hire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Valentine at a distance.
Valentine misses with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#Valentine is rocked!#T1#
Van Hire walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Valentine drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Van Hire swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Valentine's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 80
Date: Feb 08, 2023

#R1#
Neich looks to land a left hand but Van Hire moved out of range nicely.
Neich takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that Neich avoids nicely.
Van Hire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Neich. Beautiful body shot.
Neich misses with a right hand
enabling Van Hire to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lester Neich has been cut.
Neich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Van Hire saw that one coming.
Neich misses with an uppercut.
Van Hire flicks out a counter leg kick but Neich steps away.
Neich jabs Van Hire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Hire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Van Hire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Neich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lester Neich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neich gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neich needs to keep his hands up - Van Hire had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Neich is rocked!
Van Hire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oh Neich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Van Hire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Neich seems to have got his legs back now.
Neich misses with a right hand
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Neich.
Some wild striking there from Van Hire.
Neich throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hire.
Neich stuns Van Hire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Neich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neich swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neich throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Neich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neich throws a poor cross that misses
and Van Hire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Neich thinking.
Neich misses with an uppercut. Van Hire saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hire. Neich does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Neich is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neich throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire throws a shot from downtown. Neich moves away and avoids it.
Van Hire slips a straight right by Neich.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Hire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Neich blocks a head kick by Van Hire.
Neich moves out of range as Van Hire strikes.
Neich scores with a jab. Van Hire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Van Hire.
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Neich thuds his right hand into Van Hire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hire throws a poor cross that misses
and Neich counters with a straight right hand.
Neich loads up on a big right hand but Van Hire slips the punch.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Neich misses.
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 Lester Neich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lester Neich's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Neich throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van Hire counters with a series of strikes. Neich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Neich misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neich.
Neich misses the shot to the body.
Neich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Hire moves away.
Van Hire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Van Hire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Neich finds it's way round the side to connect with Van Hire's head.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Neich.
A big left from Neich misses.
A big left from Neich misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neich throws a jab when Van Hire was well out of range.
Neich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Hire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Neich has time to react.
Neich throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Neich ducks under a wild hook from Van Hire.
Neich throwing a counter right hand but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
OH! Neich has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Van Hire smells blood and charges in for the finish! Van Hire unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Neich sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Van Hire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rram throws a nice looking combination but Van Hire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Hire throws a nice looking combination but Rram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Rram misses.
Jab from Van Hire.
Rram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rram scores with a shot to the body.
Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Van Hire counters with a body kick that stops Rram in his tracks momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Hire.
Van Hire tries to land a leg kick but Rram saw it coming and moves away.
Van Hire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rram avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rram.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rram slips a straight right by Van Hire.
Van Hire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Hire.
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Rram misses with a body shot.
Rram misses the shot to the body.
Rram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
No joy there for Rram, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Hire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Hire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rram throws a one two combo.
Van Hire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram misses with an uppercut.
Rram fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Hire on the side of the head.
Van Hire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Hire ducks under a wild hook from Rram.
Van Hire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Hire off the ropes and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Rram.
A little feinted left hand from Van Hire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Rram connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Hire's hands.
Rram tries to bum rush Van Hire with a series of wild strikes but Van Hire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Van Hire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Van Hire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rram connects with the punch.
Van Hire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram.#CL2#
Rram clinches with his opponent.
Van Hire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire blocking some punches.
Van Hire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rram backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short left from Van Hire. #BC2#
Rram breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rram staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yajson Rram will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Van Hire tries to score with a low kick but Rram moves his leg out of the way.
Rram misses with a two punch combination.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Van Hire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rram to score with a decent uppercut.
Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rram throws a push kick but Van Hire slaps the foot to one side.
Van Hire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rram at a distance.
Van Hire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Van Hire.
Van Hire is looking to wear down Rram with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rram's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rram duly obliges.
Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Van Hire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rram checks a leg kick nicely.
Rram connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Hire. Van Hire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rram misses the body punch
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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 Hire lands with a nice body punch.
Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Hire circles away quickly and effectively.
Rram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Van Hire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rram is looking to land body kicks.
Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Hire.
Rram is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Van Hire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Hire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rram connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Van Hire scrambles back to his feet.
Rram lands a two punch combo.
Rram has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Hire misses with a body shot.
Rram misses with a hook to the body
and Van Hire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rram lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram.
Rram misses with a jab to the body
and Rram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Hire looks to score with a jab to the body but Rram is just out of range.
Rram misses with the combination. #T2#
Rram takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rram goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Hire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rram moves away.
A nice side step and Rram releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Hire throws a series of punches but Rram avoids them all with ease.
Van Hire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rram moves out of range of the body kick.
Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rram lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Hire off the ropes and back into range.
Van Hire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rram.
An attempted straight right counter from Van Hire misses the target.
Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Rram thuds a left hand into Van Hire's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rram takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Van Hire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Hire misses its target.
Rram misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yajson Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Hire scores with a spinning back kick!
Whealer Van Hire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Hire throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rram lands with a shot to the body.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rram.
Yajson Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rram missing with a left hand there. Van Hire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rram avoids the body shot from Van Hire.
Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire slips a straight right by Rram.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Hire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rram misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
Rram throws a right and a left that Van Hire avoids nicely. #T1#
Rram blocks a head kick by Van Hire.
Van Hire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rram!
Van Hire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rram rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Van Hire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rram throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Hire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rram was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Hire.
Van Hire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rram.
Van Hire throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.
Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Van Hire counters with a crisp right that sends Rram to the canvas! Van Hire follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
Our winner, Whealer Van Hire, 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: AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Whok lands a leg kick that knocks Van Hire off balance momentarily.
Van Hire keeps the fight on the outside.
Whok throws a chopping leg kick but Van Hire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Whok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Hire lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Whok tries to clinch up but Van Hire circles away and keeps his distance.
Whok misses with a double jab.
Whok misses with a two punch combination.
Whok thows a leg kick but Van Hire checks it
and Van Hire counters with a nice body kick.
Van Hire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Van Hire blocks a head kick by Whok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whok stuns Van Hire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Whok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Van Hire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whok misses with a leg kick #KD2#
and Van Hire counters with a perfectly timed counter left hook that drops Whok to the mat, face first! Van Hire goes to the neutral corner and waits for the referee to start the count. Whok is back to hise feet already though and looking to continue the bout! Exciting stuff!#ROC2#Whok is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Whok. That snapped Van Hire's head back.
Oh Whok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Whok walks into a big right hand from Van Hire and goes down! The referee sends Van Hire to a neutral corner as Whok gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.#T1#
Van Hire checks a low kick from Whok.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Whok seems to have got his legs back now.
Whok tries to clinch up.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Whok connects with a leg kick.
A head kick by Whok misses
and Van Hire counters with a nice body kick.
Piger Whok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whok misses with a body kick.
Van Hire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Whok throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Hire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hire.
Whok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Whok tries a low kick but Van Hire avoids it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Hire, as that shot connected.
A clash of legs there as Van Hire blocks the low kick.
Whok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Van Hire throws out a counter right but Whok avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Whok tries a head kick but it misses.
Whok throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Whok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whok misses with a body kick.
Van Hire tries to land a front kick but Whok steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire lands with a shot to the body. #KD2#
Whok walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Van Hire rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Whok has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Van Hire steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Whok. That one must have hurt.
Whok swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whok tries to score with a low kick but Van Hire moves his leg out of the way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Hire circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Hire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whok was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Hire.#KD2#
Van Hire connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Whok onto his butt! Whok bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Whealer Van Hire will get the nod in that round, having scored multiple knockdowns.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Whok throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Hire circles away quickly and effectively.#KD2#
Van Hire scores a knockdown with a big right hand! Whok beats the count and gets back to his feet. The referee asks him to walk forwards and it appears he is OK so we'll continue the bout.
Whok throws a right hand that Van Hire ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Hire also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hire! But no joy.
Van Hire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Hire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Whok misses with a kick to the body.
Van Hire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piger Whok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whok throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whok throws a low kick but Van Hire avoids it.
Van Hire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Whok with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Whok attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Van Hire unleashes a big counter combination but Whok bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Whok falls off balance throwing a combination #KD2#
and Van Hire counters with a big right hook, that lands right on the temple! Whok goes down! Van Hire rushes to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. This one's going to be close! 3,4,5,6,7... Whok is up to one knee.... 8,9.... He's up! The referee says he's good to go, so we're back to the action!
A head kick from Whok lands but Van Hire takes it in his stride. #T1#
Whok tries to land a front kick but Van Hire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Whok throws a leg kick but Van Hire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Van Hire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Hire misses with a head kick.
Van Hire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Hire circles away quickly and effectively.
Whok connects with a leg kick.
Whok looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Whok rushes Van Hire and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whok.
Whok tries a body shot but Van Hire blocks it.
Whok connects with a knee to the head.
Van Hire tries to throw a body punch but Whok avoids it by throwing Van Hire back against the ropes.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Whok pushes Van Hire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Hire dodges an elbow strike from Whok. #T2#
Whok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Van Hire has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
I was talking to Whok's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Whok pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Hire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Whok tries a knee to the head but Van Hire blocks it.
Whok creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire struggles to land a body shot inside as Whok controls his hands.
Van Hire lands a left hand.
Van Hire blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Whok throws an elbow but misses.
Whok throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Hire blocks an elbow strike from Whok.
Whok lands with a right to the head.
Whok throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Van Hire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whok throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Hire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Hire.
Van Hire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Van Hire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Whealer Van Hire will take that one after putting his opponent down more than once in the 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!#R3#
Van Hire lands with a good body shot.
Whok motions for Van Hire to come forward. Whok throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Whok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Van Hire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Whok thows a leg kick but Van Hire checks it #KD2#
and Van Hire counters quickly with a head kick that drops Whok to the mat! The referee starts the count at 3 - will Whok be able to get back to his feet in time? 4,5,6, he's up. He looks OK so we'll continue the action!
Whok throws a head kick but Van Hire moves out of range.
Van Hire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Whok throws a body kick that misses.
Van Hire avoids the head kick by Whok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Whok.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Hire throws a counter combo.
Whok rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whok pivots, looking for a leg kick but Van Hire is out of range and Whok settles back down.
Van Hire tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Whok thumps Van Hire with a low kick.
Whok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Van Hire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whok.
Whok misses with a body kick.#CL#
Whok clinches up with Van Hire and pushes him back against the ropes.
Whok prevents a body shot from Van Hire.
A right hook to the body lands for Whok.
Whok struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Van Hire working aggressively here.
Piger Whok has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whok misses with a body punch.
Whok throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Whok on the inside.
Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Whok backwards.
Van Hire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Van Hire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piger Whok has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Whok thuds his right hand into Van Hire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No joy there for Whok, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whok slips a straight right by Van Hire.
Whok thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Whok has Van Hire up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Whok looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Van Hire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whok lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Hire blocks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Whok.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whok dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Hire. That did some damage!
Van Hire cracks Whok with a good 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 Piger Whok.
I think Van Hire 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 20:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 20:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 20:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Whealer Van Hire!
A very excited looking Whealer Van Hire 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: AKF 69 | Akira vs. Kim
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Sanchez blocks the body kick.
Van Hire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Hire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanchez with a jab.
Van Hire dodges the punch combination from Sanchez.
Van Hire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Hire misses with a jab to the body
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Luis Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Hire.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Van Hire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanchez blocks a head kick by Van Hire.
Sanchez throws out a counter right but Van Hire avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez misses with a looping left.
It looked like Van Hire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Hire counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Hire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Van Hire counters with a big left hand that crumples Sanchez! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 67 | Beukeboom vs. Knox
Date: Sep 10, 2022

#R1#
Van Hire swinging wildly here.
Buchanan throws a low kick, looking for Van Hire's leg but Van Hire calmly moves out of range.
Van Hire throwing a counter right hand but Buchanan manages to avoid it.
Van Hire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Hire jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.
Buchanan misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a nice body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Hire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buchanan throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Van Hire throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Buchanan is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the ropes! Wow!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Whealer Van Hire!
After winning the bout, Whealer Van Hire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN | Upchurch vs. Chamba
Date: Aug 12, 2022

#R1#
Collins misses with a straight right. #CL#
Collins gets tackled into the ropes by Van Hire. Van Hire maintains the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a punch to the body.
Collins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Collins takes a shot to the head.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Hire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Collins is trying to force a seperation but Van Hire has the dominant position.
Van Hire has Collins pressed against the ropes, preventing Collins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Collins can't break the clinch.
Collins tries to break free but Van Hire pushes him back against the ropes.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Collins is looking for the big counter here.
A low kick from Collins is predictable there #KD#
and before Collins can reset, Van Hire rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Collins is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Collins misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whealer Van Hire!
A relieved looking Whealer Van Hire 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: S-1 WGP 2022- Nagoya (BWGP R1)
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
Kim Park misses with a left hand #KD#
and Van Hire counters with a nice uppercut that drops Kim Park onto his backside! Kim Park bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Kim Park is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Lee Kim Park has been cut.
Van Hire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kim Park is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Hire.
Van Hire is looking for a counter combo.
Kim Park is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Hire finish him?
Kim Park throws an off balance right hand
and Van Hire counters with a body kick.
Kim Park swings away with a body shot that misses
and Van Hire counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Whealer Van Hire!
A very excited looking Whealer Van Hire 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: AKF 44 | Beukeboom vs. Cobb 2
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1#
Bose cracks a nice hook into Van Hire's ribs.
Van Hire moves out of range as Bose strikes.
Van Hire wants to clinch.
Bose throws a hook but Van Hire avoids it easily.
Bose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Hire manages to avoid it.
Van Hire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Van Hire slips under a jab from Bose.
A little jabbing left from Van Hire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bose throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hire.
Despite the aggression on Van Hire'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.#CL#
Bose moves into the clinch.
Bose tries to work over Van Hire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bose pushes Van Hire back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bose presses Van Hire against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bose fails to land.
Van Hire's coach down at BEAR JEW'S was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Hire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Van Hire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bose backwards. #T1#
Bose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bose swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bose struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Van Hire working aggressively here.
Bose tries to throw a body punch but Van Hire avoids it by throwing Bose back against the ropes.
Bose throws a head punch that misses.
Bose lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Hire.
Bose lands an uppercut.
Bose lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Hire backwards.
Bose throws a head punch that misses.
Bose tries to throw a body punch but Van Hire avoids it by throwing Bose back against the ropes.
Bose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire prevents a body shot from Bose.
Van Hire lands with a light punch inside.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bose's elbow.
Bose doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bose swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bose lands an uppercut.
Van Hire working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Bose.
Van Hire has a couple of punches blocked by Bose.
Bose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Hire blocks an uppercut.
Bose throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bose blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Bose blocks it.
Bose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire tries to work over Bose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bose throws a head punch that misses.
Bose working aggressively here.
Van Hire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Van Hire takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Bose dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Bose throws the left hand but Van Hire avoids the punch easily.
Bose scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bose misses its intended target.
Bose takes a swing at Van Hire's ribcage but misses.
Bose throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Hire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Remy Bose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bose misses with a hook to the body
and Van Hire counters with a nice body shot.
Bose misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire blocks a jab.
Van Hire throws out a counter right but Bose avoids it with no problem.
Bose connects with a body shot that sends Van Hire's belly button to the back.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bose.
Van Hire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A quick step to the side and Bose tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Bose misses with a body shot.
As Bose backs off Van Hire throws a huge counter combo but Bose manages to avoid it all.
Bose seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Hire throws a head kick that misses
and Bose counters with a nice body shot.
Bose moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bose is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Hire can do to turn this around?
Bose feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Hires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bose looks to land a left hand but Van Hire moved out of range nicely.
Van Hire throws a hook but Bose blocks it.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.
Bose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Hire.
Van Hire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bose lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Bose paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch but Bose swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bose misses with a straight right.
Van Hire throws a head kick that half lands.
Van Hire tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bose misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Remy Bose is winning the standup battle so far.
Bose fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Hire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bose takes a swing at Van Hire's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bose, as that shot connected.
Van Hire loads up on a big right hand but Bose slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Remy Bose dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Van Hire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bose misses with a body shot
and Van Hire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Van Hire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bose is looking to wear down Van Hire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Hire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Van Hire.
Good exchange - Bose coming out on top.
Whealer Van Hire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bose misses the shot to the body.
Bose misses with a body shot.
Van Hire tries to counter with a clinch but Bose shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire throws a body punch but Bose moves out of range.
Bose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Hire unleashes a big counter combination but Bose bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Hire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Van Hire 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 Hire stuns Bose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bose misses the shot to the body.
Van Hire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Van Hire tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Bose manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Hire ducks under a wild hook from Bose.
Bose lands a jab to the nose.
Bose throws a sloppy body shot
letting Van Hire counter with a right hand.
Bose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire thinks about the counter body kick.#CL2#
Van Hire has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Hire. #T2#
Bose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Hire's elbow.
Bose tries a body shot but Van Hire blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bose lands an elbow inside that Van Hire shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Hire blocks the elbow strike.
Bose gets through Van Hire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
Bose pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Bose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Hire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Van Hire throws a head punch that misses.
Van Hire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bose backwards.
Van Hire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Van Hire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Van Hire blocks an uppercut.
Van Hire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

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 Remy Bose.
Well Bose 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remy Bose!
Remy Bose very nearly forgot to thank UnderGround Supplements amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: AKF 39 | Benedetti vs. Durand
Date: Feb 12, 2022

#R1#
Sepulveda throws a body punch but Van Hire moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sepulveda. Van Hire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sepulveda moves out of range of the body kick from Van Hire.
Sepulveda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Hire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alejandro Sepulveda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sepulveda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a sloppy head kick and Sepulveda moves out of range easily.
Van Hire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Hire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda misses with a wild body shot.
Van Hire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sepulveda stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sepulveda is looking to chop away at Van Hire's legs.
Sepulveda has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Sepulveda throws the left hand but Van Hire avoids the punch easily.
Sepulveda swings for the body but Van Hire moves out of range.
Sepulveda throws a hook but Van Hire avoids it easily.
Sepulveda is looking to wear down Van Hire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Hire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sepulveda.
Sepulveda looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Hire is just out of range.
Van Hire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sepulveda.
Van Hire scores with a jab.
Sepulveda has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A punch lands to the side of Van Hire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Hire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Van Hire works the jab nicely.
Van Hire connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Sepulveda to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Van Hire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 71
Date: Jan 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Mongkut has closed the distance and engaged Van Hire in a clinch.
Mongkut swings wildly with an uppercut but Van Hire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Hire pushes Mongkut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mongkut has a couple of punches blocked by Van Hire.
Mongkut is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Hire gets an underhook and turns Mongkut into the cage.
Van Hire prevents Mongkut from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Mongkut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick from Mongkut, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mongkut throws a head kick that misses.
Mongkut throws a lazy right hand but Van Hire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Mongkut.
A jab from Mongkut misses.
Van Hire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Hire avoids a kick to the body.
Van Hire looks to throw the jab but Mongkut is out of range.
We've been informed that Mongkut 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 good leg kick by Mongkut. #T1#
Van Hire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Hire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Mongkut darts in and clinches Van Hire up against the cage.
Van Hire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mongkut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mongkut is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mongkut lands with a light punch inside.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Van Hire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mongkuts head.
Mongkut pushes Van Hire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Van Hire - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Van Hire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Hire lands a hook that snaps the head of Mongkut backwards. #T2#
Mongkut lands a nice uppercut.
Mongkut tries to work over Van Hire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Van Hire lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mongkut missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Mongkut fails to land.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
A short left from Van Hire.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mongkut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Van Hire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Hire.
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mongkut has had enough of the clinch but Van Hire keeps him there for the moment.
Mongkut throws a punch but it's blocked by Van Hire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mongkut.
Van Hire pushes Mongkut back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Van Hire presses Mongkut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Van Hire blocks a body shot from Mongkut.
Mongkut looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mongkut misses with a punch to the body.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Mongkut is trying to stall.
Van Hire blocking some punches.
A short right from Van Hire on the inside.
Mongkut lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Van Hire scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Mongkut is rocked!
Mongkut wants to break free but Van Hire has control.
Mongkut looking to stall.
Van Hire blocks an uppercut.
Mongkut tries to circle away but Van Hire has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
Mongkut tries to break the clinch but Van Hire is controlling the position.
Mongkut can't break the clinch.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Hire has a couple of punches blocked by Mongkut.
Van Hire blocks an uppercut.
Mongkut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mongkut wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mongkut can't break the clinch.
Van Hire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mongkut is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Hire finish him?
Van Hire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Van Hire blocks an uppercut.
Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mongkut is trying to maintain a safe position but Van Hire gets an underhook and turns Mongkut into the cage.
Van Hire creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Mongkut's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Mongkut drops to his knees and Van Hire pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!
After winning the bout, Whealer Van Hire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 63
Date: Dec 14, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Van Hire misses the target. #CL#
Prince clinches up with Van Hire and pushes him back against the cage.
Van Hire tries to work over Prince's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Prince lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Hire.
A head punch on the inside from Van Hire fails to land.
Prince has Van Hire pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Van Hire breaks the clinch.
Van Hire keeps the fight on the outside.
Van Hire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Prince looks to land a left hand but Van Hire moved out of range nicely.
Prince lands with a right hand.
Prince 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Hire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Prince lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prince throws a wild body kick that Van Hire sees coming a mile off.
Prince scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Hire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prince.
Nasir Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Prince fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Hire.
Prince moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Prince cracks Van Hire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prince looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Hire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Prince blocks it well.
Prince rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prince takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Van Hire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prince takes one to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Prince misses.
Prince tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Van Hire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Hire unleashes a big counter combination but Prince bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Hire throws a body punch but Prince moves out of range.
Prince moves in looking to clinch but Van Hire pushes him off.
Prince's corner calls for a 1-2. Prince 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!
Prince bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prince lands a jab-cross combination.
Prince throws out a leg kick but Van Hire moves out of range and Prince only half commits.
Prince slips a straight right by Van Hire.#T2#
Van Hire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Prince moves into the clinch.
Van Hire misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Van Hire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Prince pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Hire leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Hire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Van Hire wants to get back to striking at distance but Prince won't allow it.
Van Hire working hard to break the clinch.
Prince stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Van Hire blocks a body shot from Prince.
Van Hire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Prince struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Hire controls his hands.
Prince stalling in the clinch.
Prince throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3##BC2#
Van Hire breaks the clinch.
Prince misses with a hook. Van Hire ducked under it nicely.
Van Hire misses with an uppercut. Prince saw that one coming.
It looked like Prince was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Hire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Hire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Prince scores with a crisp jab that stopped Van Hire in his tracks.
Van Hire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Prince with the inside leg kick.
Van Hire drops his hands momentarily and Prince takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van Hire checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Hire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Van Hire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Prince feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Hires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Hire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
Prince looks to land a right hand but Van Hire moved out of range.
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 Hire misses with a straight right.
Prince jabs at Van Hire's body.#CL#
Prince has Van Hire up against the cage in a clinch.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Prince blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Prince's elbow.
Prince's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Van Hire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Prince swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Prince wants to clinch up but Van Hire keeps it at a distance.
Prince tries to clinch but Van Hire moves away
and Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Prince scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Hire should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nasir Prince dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Prince fails to land with a series of punches.
Prince misses with a wild combination.
Van Hire defending well as Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Prince rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van Hire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Prince is predictable there
and Van Hire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prince lands a jab.
The fighters circle, before Van Hire throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Prince's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Van Hire lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Whealer Van Hire!
Whealer Van Hire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 54
Date: Nov 07, 2021

#R1#
Van Hire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto throws a shot from downtown. Van Hire moves away and avoids it.
Van Hire clobbers Roberto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Hire misses with a hook
and Roberto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.
Van Hire throws the kick towards the body but Roberto avoids it.
Roberto throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hire's shoulder, as Van Hire tries to avoid the shot.
As Roberto tries to get set, Van Hire tries to push him back and clinch up but Roberto manages to avoid the attempt.
Roberto throws a shot to the body.
Van Hire ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire looks to clinch
and Van Hire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Hire moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
That kick from Van Hire tenderised Roberto's leg. Roberto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Hire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Van Hire coming out on top.#T1#
Roberto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Hire can pounce on him.
Van Hire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberto.
Roberto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Hire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Hire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Hire throws a wild body kick that Roberto sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Roberto.
Van Hire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Hire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberto takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Hire. That's going to slow Roberto down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto misses with a looping right.
Roberto throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hire.
Van Hire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberto throws out a counter right but Van Hire avoids it with no problem.
Roberto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Hire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2##CL#
Van Hire darts in and clinches Roberto up against the cage.
Van Hire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberto wants to break free but Van Hire has control.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Van Hire fails to land.
Roberto is trying to push Van Hire away but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Hire keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paulo Roberto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Van Hire moves into range and clinches up with Roberto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Hire.
Roberto is trying to push Van Hire away but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Hire prevents Roberto from breaking the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Roberto breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Van Hire
and Roberto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Hire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Hire delivers a nice body kick.
Roberto lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Hire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberto.#T1#
Roberto scores with a nice strike.
Van Hire moves away from the strike by Roberto.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Van Hire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Hire is looking to counter the offense by Roberto and move into the clinch.
Van Hire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Van Hire tries to clinch but Roberto moves away
and Roberto counters with a straight right hand.
Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Van Hire has Roberto up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Roberto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it. #T2#
Van Hire misses with some punches.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Van Hire - that landed with a thud.
Van Hire keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Hire lands a left hand.
Van Hire keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
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 Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Van Hire moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Van Hire missing with a left hand there. Roberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Hire with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Hire!
Roberto 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.
Roberto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Hire.
Van Hire tries to score with a low kick but Roberto moves his leg out of the way.
Roberto misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Van Hire counters by clinching up.
Van Hire misses with the head strike.
Van Hire misses with the head strike.
Roberto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Hire.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Van Hire.
Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto has had enough of the clinch but Van Hire keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Roberto misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hire.
Roberto is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberto lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Hire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Van Hire
and Roberto counters with a straight right hand.
Van Hire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roberto moves out of range as Van Hire throws a body kick.
Van Hire connects with a right hand. Roberto shakes it off.
Roberto throws a jab when Van Hire was well out of range.
Roberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberto misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberto cracks Van Hire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Hire misses with a kick to the body.
Van Hire misses with a kick to the body.
Roberto with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Van Hire instigates a clinch.
Roberto is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Hire has double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Whealer Van Hire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hire 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Whealer Van Hire!

Event: NYCL 23 - Bateman vs Daverio
Date: Sep 11, 2021

#R1#
No joy there for Van Hire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Van Hire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Van Hire closes the distance and clinches.
Sokol goes for a takedown attempt but Van Hire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Van Hire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sokol, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sokol.
Sokol takes a shot to the head.
Sokol has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Hire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sokol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Van Hire works on Sokol's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol fails to pull guard.
Whealer Van Hire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Sokol.
Sokol tries to pull guard but Van Hire holds him up against the cage and eventually Sokol drops back down to his feet.
Van Hire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sokol tries to pull guard but Van Hire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Hire. #T1#
Van Hire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Sokol is rocked!
Sokol is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Hire is defending well.
Sokol is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Hire finish him?
Sokol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sokol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Van Hire just stands there and leans against the cage.
Van Hire lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Hire lands with a light punch inside.
Sokol is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sokol is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Van Hire to keep the fight standing.
Sokol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Van Hire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sokol jumps guard but Van Hire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sokol is trying to pull guard but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Van Hire.
Van Hire throws a big uppercut that drops Sokol! More strikes from Van Hire and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sokol lies dazed against the cage as Van Hire celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!

Event: NYCL 16 - Rich' vs Olatunji
Date: Aug 13, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Tomsett. That snapped Van Hire's head back.
Tomsett lands an overhand right.
Tomsett moves forwards but Van Hire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tomsett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tomsett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Hire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tomsett is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Van Hire rushes Tomsett and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Van Hire prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Van Hire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Hire lands a body punch.
Van Hire is working Tomsett over against the cage.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomsett is trying to pull guard but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
Van Hire scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Hire lands with a light punch inside.
Tomsett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Tomsett is trying to push Van Hire away but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Van Hire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomsett backwards.
Van Hire pushes Tomsett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Van Hire leaning against his opponent.
Tomsett is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dechlan Tomsett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Hire lands a nice uppercut.
Van Hire scores with a shot to the side of Tomsett's head.
Van Hire lands a body shot.
Van Hire lands a right hand.
Van Hire is leaning against Tomsett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Van Hire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Van Hire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right hook to the body lands for Van Hire. #T2#
Tomsett goes for a takedown attempt but Van Hire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Van Hire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Tomsett gets tackled into the cage by Van Hire. Van Hire maintains the clinch.
A short left from Van Hire. #ROC2#Tomsett is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Van Hire fails to land.
Oh Tomsett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Hire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire misses with a punch on the inside.
Tomsett seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Hire lands with a left to the head.
Tomsett can't get the takedown.
Van Hire prevents Tomsett from breaking the clinch.
Van Hire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tomsett's efforts to push away.
Van Hire lands a shoulder strike.
Van Hire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tomsett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Van Hire unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tomsett! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Van Hire is unloading with more strikes now! Tomsett drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whealer Van Hire!

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