PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jari Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joels Van Wijnbergen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bull
vs
Van Wijnbergen

200 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
23
206 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jari Bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joels Van Wijnbergen!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Wijnbergen missing with a left hand there. Bull was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Van Wijnbergen lands a head kick!

It looks like Jari Bull has been cut.
Van Wijnbergen looks to land a body kick but Bull moved away.
Bull connects with the punch.
Van Wijnbergen loads up on a big right hand but Bull slips the punch.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull tries to work over Van Wijnbergen's front leg with a kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it.
Van Wijnbergen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bull manages to avoid it.
Bull pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
We've been told by Bull's head coaches at Russian Fighting Community Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws the kick towards the body but Bull avoids it.
Bull steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bull misses with a hook
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
Nice body kick there by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull throws a predictable looking body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a left and a right that stings Bull.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Wijnbergen throws a sloppy head kick and Bull moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bull throws a chopping leg kick but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bull lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but Bull moves out of range easily.
As Van Wijnbergen backs away, Bull returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bull's sensitive parts.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Bull loads up on a big right hand but Van Wijnbergen slips the punch.
We've been informed that Van Wijnbergen 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 Wijnbergen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab from Bull.
Bull moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVan Wijnbergen.
Bull takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bull was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bull checks a leg kick.
Bull motions for Van Wijnbergen to come forward. Bull throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull slips a jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy head kick
and Bull counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Wijnbergen tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Bull connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen checks a leg kick.
Bull is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
Van Wijnbergen blocks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to slow Bull down with leg kicks.
Bull catches Van Wijnbergen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Van Wijnbergen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bull. Bull obviously looking to wear him down.
Bull tries to land a front kick but Van Wijnbergen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bull wants to slow Van Wijnbergen down by chopping away at his legs.
Van Wijnbergen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen flicks out a counter leg kick but Bull steps away.
Bull is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Van Wijnbergen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Bull was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bull checks a leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen avoids the body shot from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
Van Wijnbergen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bull misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Wijnbergen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Bull.
Bull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Van Wijnbergen moves away from the strike by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen fails to land with a series of punches.
Van Wijnbergen staying out of range there.
Van Wijnbergen takes a swing at Bull's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Wijnbergen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joels Van Wijnbergen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's time! Bull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Bull avoids the head kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Wijnbergen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bull keeps Van Wijnbergen at a distance using the push kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Bull shrugs it off though.
Van Wijnbergen connects with an inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook but Bull avoids it easily.
Van Wijnbergen ducks under a wild hook from Bull.
Bull connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Joels Van Wijnbergen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Van Wijnbergen to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries a quick counter leg kick but Bull is wise to it.
Bull swings for the body but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range.
Van Wijnbergen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bull bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Wijnbergen's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Wijnbergen walks into a jab.
That kick from Van Wijnbergen tenderised Bull's leg. Bull is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bull is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bull scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Wijnbergen should have avoided that one.
Van Wijnbergen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
Van Wijnbergen tries a head kick but it misses.
A big right from Van Wijnbergen misses.
Van Wijnbergen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Bull.
Bull tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a hook to the body. Bull takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Wijnbergen slips under a jab.
Van Wijnbergen misses the shot to the body.
Bull lands a jab to Van Wijnbergen's midsection.
Bull misses with a body shot
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.
Bull keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick that misses.
Bull throwing a counter right hand but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a poor cross that misses
and Bull cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Wijnbergen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Van Wijnbergen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Bull checks it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body punch but Bull moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Van Wijnbergen. Bull shrugs it off though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bull throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bull moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Bull throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bull on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Wijnbergen. Van Wijnbergen obviously looking to wear him down.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a looping right.
Bull looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bull was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull misses with a hook to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a leg kick.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bull looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab but it's blocked by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bull, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Van Wijnbergen misses its intended target.
Bull connects with an inside leg kick.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bull finds it's way through Van Wijnbergen's defenses.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheers as Van Wijnbergen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bull doesn't seem phased though.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a kick to the temple. Bull shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bull uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Wijnbergen.
It looked like Bull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joels Van Wijnbergen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A big right from Bull misses.
Bull blocks the body kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice head shot.
Van Wijnbergen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Van Wijnbergen's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid it.
Bull stuns Van Wijnbergen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice hook to Bull's body. Bull takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Wijnbergen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bull counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull throws a looping overhand right but Van Wijnbergen ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
Bull gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bull tests Van Wijnbergen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bull can pounce on him.
Van Wijnbergen lands a nice looking body kick.
Van Wijnbergen tests Bull's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A solid body kick from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice strike.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen is looking to land body kicks.
Van Wijnbergen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bull throws an overhand right that lands on Van Wijnbergen's shoulder, as Van Wijnbergen tries to avoid the shot.
Bull misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Van Wijnbergen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Wijnbergen lands 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 Wijnbergen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Wijnbergen cracks the inside of Bull's front leg.
Bull lands with a straight right. Van Wijnbergen didn't see that one coming.
Van Wijnbergen feints and then cracks Bull's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bull down.
Van Wijnbergen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Wijnbergen throws a series of punches but Bull moves out of range.
Bull looks for the body kick but Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Bull lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bull takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the body kick.
Bull takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Nice cross by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a hook. Bull tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bull will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Wijnbergen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bull misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bull fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a loose jab but Bull uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a kick to the body
and Bull counters with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bull there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Bull misses
and Bull takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bull misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull throws a front kick aimed at Van Wijnbergen's knee but Van Wijnbergen avoids it well.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Wijnbergen. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a front kick but Bull steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Wijnbergen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bull to score with a decent uppercut.
Bull misses with a head kick.
Bull lands a front kick.
Bull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen blocks it.
Bull lands with a hook. Van Wijnbergen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Joels Van Wijnbergen just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A slapping body kick lands there for Van Wijnbergen.
Bull jabs Van Wijnbergen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bull throws a good cross that connects.
Bull 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 Wijnbergen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Bull saw it coming and moves away.
Bull throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a hook.
Van Wijnbergen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bull fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Van Wijnbergen on the side of the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a chopping leg kick but Bull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bull misses with a straight left.
Bull fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Wijnbergen manages to avoid it.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bull.
Van Wijnbergen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bull.
Bull slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen misses with the combination.
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bull misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Van Wijnbergen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Van Wijnbergen throws the left hand but Bull avoids the punch easily.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull misses with a leg kick.
Bull throws a low kick, looking for Van Wijnbergen's leg but Van Wijnbergen calmly moves out of range.
Bull throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wijnbergen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bull connects with a looping right hand.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bull 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 Wijnbergen moves out of range as Bull strikes.
Van Wijnbergen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Van Wijnbergen throws a wild body kick that Bull sees coming a mile off.
Van Wijnbergen slips a straight right by Bull.
Van Wijnbergen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bull with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bull with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bull 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 Wijnbergen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Wijnbergen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Wijnbergen unleashes a big counter combination but Bull bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy uppercut
and Bull counters with a stiff right hand.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a low kick as Bull jumps back.
Bull throws a hook but Van Wijnbergen avoids it easily.
Bull ducks right into an uppercut from Van Wijnbergen.
Bull takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Van Wijnbergen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bull. That did some damage!
Van Wijnbergen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bull throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Van Wijnbergen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Wijnbergen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Van Wijnbergen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bull misses with an uppercut
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Bull avoids a kick to the body.
Bull takes a swing at Van Wijnbergen's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen moves out of range easily.
Van Wijnbergen with a jab.
Bull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it well.
Despite the aggression on Van Wijnbergen's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Wijnbergen, 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!
Bull comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries a low kick but Bull avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a shot to the body
and Bull counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bull misses with a double jab.
Bull throws a sloppy body shot
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Wijnbergen lands an overhand right.
Van Wijnbergen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick
and Bull counters with a left to the body.
Van Wijnbergen misses with a double jab
and Bull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Jari Bull will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jari Bull's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.

Van Wijnbergen tried to score with a low kick but Bull checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Van Wijnbergen 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 Bull has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bull and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Wijnbergen throws a jab when Bull was well out of range.
Bull throws a leg kick
letting Van Wijnbergen counter with a right hand.
Van Wijnbergen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bull fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Wijnbergen checks it well.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab. Bull acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen moves away.
Van Wijnbergen throws a head kick but Bull moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull misses with an uppercut. Van Wijnbergen saw that one coming.
It seemed like Van Wijnbergen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Wijnbergen throws a lazy right hand but Bull sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Wijnbergen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Wijnbergen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bull tries a low kick but Van Wijnbergen avoids it.
Van Wijnbergen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bull is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen lands with an uppercut that bounces Bull off the cage and back into range.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bull throws a quick inside leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Van Wijnbergen moved out of range.
Van Wijnbergen tries to land a leg kick but Bull saw it coming and moves away.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bull.
Jari Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joels Van Wijnbergen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull feints and then cracks Van Wijnbergen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Wijnbergen down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Wijnbergen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bull.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a single shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Van Wijnbergen's head back.
Van Wijnbergen cracks Bull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Wijnbergen lands a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bull uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Wijnbergen.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a push kick.
Van Wijnbergen blocks the body kick.
Bull throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Van Wijnbergen counters with an outside leg kick.
Bull throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Wijnbergen.
Bull takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bull misses with a kick to the body
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a body kick that stops Bull in his tracks momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull throws a right hand that misses
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a thumping low kick.
Bull lands a jab to the nose.
Bull throws a shot from downtown. Van Wijnbergen moves away and avoids it.
Bull takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a jab to the head.
Van Wijnbergen slips a jab from Bull.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull with a nice cross.
Van Wijnbergen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bull thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Wijnbergen scores with a head kick.
Bull throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bull misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Van Wijnbergen to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Wijnbergen delivers a nice body kick.
Van Wijnbergen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Wijnbergen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bull has time to react.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bull crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Wijnbergen - the referee stops the clock and Bull gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Wijnbergen. Bull manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bull throws a lazy body kick
and Van Wijnbergen counters with a low kick, right behind Bull 's knee.
Van Wijnbergen connects with a solid leg kick.
Good exchange - Van Wijnbergen coming out on top.
Bull swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Wijnbergen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Van Wijnbergen motions for Bull to come forward. Van Wijnbergen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bull throws a nice looking combination but Van Wijnbergen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bull misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joels Van Wijnbergen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Van Wijnbergen 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 47:49
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 48:47

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